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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.86, 485.80 and 92.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.86, 485.80 and 92.77 is: 139.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.86 : 485.80 = 92.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.86/485.80 = 92.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.86x = 485.80 × 92.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.86x = 45,065.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,065.99/323.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.15

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