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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.16, 445.02 and 316.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.16, 445.02 and 316.01 is: 435.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.16 : 445.02 = 316.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.16/445.02 = 316.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.16x = 445.02 × 316.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.16x = 140,628.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,628.55/323.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.17

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