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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.74, 485.62 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.74, 485.62 and 92.64 is: 138.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.74 : 485.62 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.74/485.62 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.74x = 485.62 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.74x = 44,987.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,987.61/323.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.96

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