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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.79, 485.71 and 92.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.79, 485.71 and 92.69 is: 139.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.79 : 485.71 = 92.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.79/485.71 = 92.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.79x = 485.71 × 92.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.79x = 45,022.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,022.35/323.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.05

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