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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.56, 484.72 and 308.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.56, 484.72 and 308.96 is: 462.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.56 : 484.72 = 308.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.56/484.72 = 308.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.56x = 484.72 × 308.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.56x = 149,759.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,759.09/323.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.85

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