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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.19, 481.55 and 314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.19, 481.55 and 314.48 is: 468.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.19 : 481.55 = 314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.19/481.55 = 314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.19x = 481.55 × 314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.19x = 151,437.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,437.48/323.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.57

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