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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.32, 485.04 and 293.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.32, 485.04 and 293.08 is: 439.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.32 : 485.04 = 293.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.32/485.04 = 293.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.32x = 485.04 × 293.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.32x = 142,153.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,153.10/323.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.67

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