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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.26, 484.92 and 283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.26, 484.92 and 283.12 is: 424.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.26 : 484.92 = 283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.26/484.92 = 283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.26x = 484.92 × 283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.26x = 137,290.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,290.55/323.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.71

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