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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.25, 445.84 and 312.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.25, 445.84 and 312.54 is: 431.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.25 : 445.84 = 312.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.25/445.84 = 312.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.25x = 445.84 × 312.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.25x = 139,342.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,342.83/323.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.07

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