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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.32, 445.91 and 290.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.32, 445.91 and 290.68 is: 400.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.32 : 445.91 = 290.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.32/445.91 = 290.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.32x = 445.91 × 290.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.32x = 129,616.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,616.78/323.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.89

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