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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.68, 447 and 262.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.68, 447 and 262.12 is: 361.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.68 : 447 = 262.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.68/447 = 262.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.68x = 447 × 262.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.68x = 117,167.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,167.64/323.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.99

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