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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.28, 445.88 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.28, 445.88 and 301.28 is: 415.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.28 : 445.88 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.28/445.88 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.28x = 445.88 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.28x = 134,334.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,334.73/323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.54

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