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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.04, 444.80 and 309.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.04, 444.80 and 309.12 is: 425.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.04 : 444.80 = 309.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.04/444.80 = 309.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.04x = 444.80 × 309.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.04x = 137,496.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,496.58/323.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.63

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