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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.34, 445.09 and 281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.34, 445.09 and 281.30 is: 387.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.34 : 445.09 = 281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.34/445.09 = 281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.34x = 445.09 × 281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.34x = 125,203.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,203.82/323.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.22

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