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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.91, 485.97 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.91, 485.97 and 141.18 is: 211.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.91 : 485.97 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.91/485.97 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.91x = 485.97 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.91x = 68,609.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,609.24/323.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.82

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