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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.28, 445.56 and 286.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.28, 445.56 and 286.26 is: 394.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.28 : 445.56 = 286.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.28/445.56 = 286.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.28x = 445.56 × 286.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.28x = 127,546.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,546.01/323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.54

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