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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.72, 485.66 and 92.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.72, 485.66 and 92.62 is: 138.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.72 : 485.66 = 92.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.72/485.66 = 92.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.72x = 485.66 × 92.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.72x = 44,978.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,978.94/323.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.94

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