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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.62, 446.27 and 277.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.62, 446.27 and 277.15 is: 382.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.62 : 446.27 = 277.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.62/446.27 = 277.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.62x = 446.27 × 277.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.62x = 123,680.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,680.11/323.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.18

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