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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.71, 485.49 and 118.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.71, 485.49 and 118.30 is: 177.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.71 : 485.49 = 118.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.71/485.49 = 118.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.71x = 485.49 × 118.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.71x = 57,433.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,433.47/323.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.42

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