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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.46, 445.32 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.46, 445.32 and 274.32 is: 377.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.46 : 445.32 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.46/445.32 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.46x = 445.32 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.46x = 122,160.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,160.18/323.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.67

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