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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.72, 486.18 and 295.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.72, 486.18 and 295.08 is: 443.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.72 : 486.18 = 295.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.72/486.18 = 295.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.72x = 486.18 × 295.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.72x = 143,461.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,461.99/323.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.17

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