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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.16, 445.04 and 306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.16, 445.04 and 306.68 is: 422.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.16 : 445.04 = 306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.16/445.04 = 306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.16x = 445.04 × 306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.16x = 136,484.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,484.87/323.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.34

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