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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.21, 445.24 and 275.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.21, 445.24 and 275.81 is: 379.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.21 : 445.24 = 275.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.21/445.24 = 275.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.21x = 445.24 × 275.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.21x = 122,799.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,799.57/323.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.94

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