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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.42, 482.86 and 284.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.42, 482.86 and 284.23 is: 424.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.42 : 482.86 = 284.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.42/482.86 = 284.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.42x = 482.86 × 284.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.42x = 137,245.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,245.61/323.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.36

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