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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.76, 447.24 and 284.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.76, 447.24 and 284.36 is: 392.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.76 : 447.24 = 284.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.76/447.24 = 284.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.76x = 447.24 × 284.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.76x = 127,177.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,177.17/323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.81

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