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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.63, 446.37 and 274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.63, 446.37 and 274.16 is: 378.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.63 : 446.37 = 274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.63/446.37 = 274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.63x = 446.37 × 274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.63x = 122,374.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,374.57/323.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.14

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