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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.94, 485.95 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.94, 485.95 and 104.58 is: 156.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.94 : 485.95 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.94/485.95 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.94x = 485.95 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.94x = 50,821.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,821.95/323.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.89

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