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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.16, 445.04 and 308.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.16, 445.04 and 308.58 is: 424.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.16 : 445.04 = 308.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.16/445.04 = 308.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.16x = 445.04 × 308.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.16x = 137,330.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,330.44/323.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.96

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