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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.58, 485.54 and 306.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.58, 485.54 and 306.15 is: 459.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.58 : 485.54 = 306.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.58/485.54 = 306.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.58x = 485.54 × 306.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.58x = 148,648.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,648.07/323.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.39

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