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