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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.98, 485.48 and 193.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.98, 485.48 and 193.98 is: 290.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.98 : 485.48 = 193.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.98/485.48 = 193.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.98x = 485.48 × 193.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.98x = 94,173.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,173.41/323.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.68

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