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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.15, 485.53 and 303.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.15, 485.53 and 303.71 is: 456.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.15 : 485.53 = 303.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.15/485.53 = 303.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.15x = 485.53 × 303.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.15x = 147,457.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,457.13/323.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.32

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