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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.99, 486.08 and 92.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.99, 486.08 and 92.89 is: 139.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.99 : 486.08 = 92.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.99/486.08 = 92.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.99x = 486.08 × 92.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.99x = 45,151.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,151.97/323.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.36

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