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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.20, 446.88 and 282.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.20, 446.88 and 282.21 is: 390.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.20 : 446.88 = 282.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.20/446.88 = 282.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.20x = 446.88 × 282.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.20x = 126,114.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,114.00/323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.20

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