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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.97, 485.54 and 141.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.97, 485.54 and 141.31 is: 211.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.97 : 485.54 = 141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.97/485.54 = 141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.97x = 485.54 × 141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.97x = 68,610.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,610.95/323.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.79

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