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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.83, 485.43 and 118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.83, 485.43 and 118.36 is: 177.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.83 : 485.43 = 118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.83/485.43 = 118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.83x = 485.43 × 118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.83x = 57,455.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,455.49/323.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.42

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