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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.76, 445.92 and 280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.76, 445.92 and 280.08 is: 385.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.76 : 445.92 = 280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.76/445.92 = 280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.76x = 445.92 × 280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.76x = 124,893.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,893.27/323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.76

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