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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.08, 481.37 and 301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.08, 481.37 and 301 is: 448.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.08 : 481.37 = 301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.08/481.37 = 301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.08x = 481.37 × 301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.08x = 144,892.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,892.37/323.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.47

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