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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.82, 485.74 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.82, 485.74 and 131.31 is: 196.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.82 : 485.74 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.82/485.74 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.82x = 485.74 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.82x = 63,783.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,783.08/323.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.97

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