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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.72, 485.61 and 101.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.72, 485.61 and 101.34 is: 152.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.72 : 485.61 = 101.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.72/485.61 = 101.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.72x = 485.61 × 101.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.72x = 49,211.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,211.72/323.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.02

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