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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.32, 485.50 and 296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.32, 485.50 and 296.28 is: 444.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.32 : 485.50 = 296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.32/485.50 = 296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.32x = 485.50 × 296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.32x = 143,843.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,843.94/323.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.90

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