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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.80, 485.26 and 141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.80, 485.26 and 141.35 is: 211.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.80 : 485.26 = 141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.80/485.26 = 141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.80x = 485.26 × 141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.80x = 68,588.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,588.72/323.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.83

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