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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.70, 485.70 and 296.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.70, 485.70 and 296.97 is: 445.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.70 : 485.70 = 296.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.70/485.70 = 296.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.70x = 485.70 × 296.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.70x = 144,238.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,238.33/323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.59

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