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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.48, 446 and 306.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.48, 446 and 306.20 is: 422.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.48 : 446 = 306.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.48/446 = 306.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.48x = 446 × 306.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.48x = 136,565.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,565.20/323.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.18

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