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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.10, 446.31 and 288.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.10, 446.31 and 288.27 is: 398.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.10 : 446.31 = 288.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.10/446.31 = 288.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.10x = 446.31 × 288.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.10x = 128,657.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,657.78/323.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.20

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