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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.27, 445.68 and 316.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.27, 445.68 and 316.37 is: 436.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.27 : 445.68 = 316.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.27/445.68 = 316.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.27x = 445.68 × 316.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.27x = 140,999.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,999.78/323.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.17

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