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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.11, 446.06 and 281.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.11, 446.06 and 281.58 is: 388.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.11 : 446.06 = 281.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.11/446.06 = 281.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.11x = 446.06 × 281.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.11x = 125,599.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,599.02/323.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.71

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