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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.09, 485.08 and 308.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.09, 485.08 and 308.41 is: 463.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.09 : 485.08 = 308.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.09/485.08 = 308.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.09x = 485.08 × 308.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.09x = 149,601.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,601.10/323.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.04

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