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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.43, 445.80 and 273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.43, 445.80 and 273.75 is: 377.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.43 : 445.80 = 273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.43/445.80 = 273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.43x = 445.80 × 273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.43x = 122,037.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,037.10/323.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.33

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