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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.44, 445.92 and 313.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.44, 445.92 and 313.72 is: 432.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.44 : 445.92 = 313.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.44/445.92 = 313.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.44x = 445.92 × 313.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.44x = 139,894.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,894.02/323.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.52

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