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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.76, 485.86 and 131.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.76, 485.86 and 131.42 is: 197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.76 : 485.86 = 131.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.76/485.86 = 131.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.76x = 485.86 × 131.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.76x = 63,851.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,851.72/323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.22

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