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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.28, 481.08 and 311.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.28, 481.08 and 311.76 is: 463.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.28 : 481.08 = 311.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.28/481.08 = 311.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.28x = 481.08 × 311.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.28x = 149,981.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,981.50/323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.94

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