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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.95, 485.49 and 141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.95, 485.49 and 141.14 is: 211.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.95 : 485.49 = 141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.95/485.49 = 141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.95x = 485.49 × 141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.95x = 68,523.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,523.80/323.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.53

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