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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.38, 445.53 and 274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.38, 445.53 and 274.24 is: 377.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.38 : 445.53 = 274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.38/445.53 = 274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.38x = 445.53 × 274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.38x = 122,182.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,182.15/323.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.83

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