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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.85, 485.50 and 185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.85, 485.50 and 185 is: 277.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.85 : 485.50 = 185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.85/485.50 = 185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.85x = 485.50 × 185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.85x = 89,817.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,817.50/323.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.34

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