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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.83, 485.98 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.83, 485.98 and 141.28 is: 212.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.83 : 485.98 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.83/485.98 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.83x = 485.98 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.83x = 68,658.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,658.12/323.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.02

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