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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.96, 485.96 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.96, 485.96 and 195.32 is: 292.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.96 : 485.96 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.96/485.96 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.96x = 485.96 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.96x = 94,917.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,917.71/323.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.99

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