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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.19, 485.24 and 294.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.19, 485.24 and 294.49 is: 442.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.19 : 485.24 = 294.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.19/485.24 = 294.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.19x = 485.24 × 294.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.19x = 142,896.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,896.39/323.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.14

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