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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.86, 485.96 and 141.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.86, 485.96 and 141.25 is: 211.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.86 : 485.96 = 141.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.86/485.96 = 141.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.86x = 485.96 × 141.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.86x = 68,641.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,641.85/323.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.95

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