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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.03, 481.37 and 303.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.03, 481.37 and 303.55 is: 452.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.03 : 481.37 = 303.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.03/481.37 = 303.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.03x = 481.37 × 303.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.03x = 146,118.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,118.35/323.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.34

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