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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.10, 482.40 and 295.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.10, 482.40 and 295.74 is: 441.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.10 : 482.40 = 295.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.10/482.40 = 295.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.10x = 482.40 × 295.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.10x = 142,664.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,664.98/323.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.55

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