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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.28, 446.58 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.28, 446.58 and 294.12 is: 406.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.28 : 446.58 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.28/446.58 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.28x = 446.58 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.28x = 131,348.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,348.11/323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.30

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