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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.37, 445.23 and 274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.37, 445.23 and 274.14 is: 377.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.37 : 445.23 = 274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.37/445.23 = 274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.37x = 445.23 × 274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.37x = 122,055.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,055.35/323.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.45

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