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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.37, 444.96 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.37, 444.96 and 292.32 is: 402.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.37 : 444.96 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.37/444.96 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.37x = 444.96 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.37x = 130,070.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,070.71/323.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.23

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