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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.49, 445.38 and 274.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.49, 445.38 and 274.22 is: 377.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.49 : 445.38 = 274.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.49/445.38 = 274.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.49x = 445.38 × 274.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.49x = 122,129.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,129.88/323.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.54

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