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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.74, 485.81 and 141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.74, 485.81 and 141.14 is: 211.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.74 : 485.81 = 141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.74/485.81 = 141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.74x = 485.81 × 141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.74x = 68,567.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,567.22/323.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.80

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