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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.26, 445.87 and 297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.26, 445.87 and 297.14 is: 409.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.26 : 445.87 = 297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.26/445.87 = 297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.26x = 445.87 × 297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.26x = 132,483.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,483.95/323.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.84

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