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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.79, 485.68 and 141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.79, 485.68 and 141.27 is: 211.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.79 : 485.68 = 141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.79/485.68 = 141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.79x = 485.68 × 141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.79x = 68,612.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,612.01/323.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.90

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