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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.64, 446.04 and 281.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.64, 446.04 and 281.73 is: 388.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.64 : 446.04 = 281.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.64/446.04 = 281.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.64x = 446.04 × 281.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.64x = 125,662.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,662.85/323.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.28

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