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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.78, 485.55 and 303.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.78, 485.55 and 303.38 is: 454.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.78 : 485.55 = 303.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.78/485.55 = 303.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.78x = 485.55 × 303.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.78x = 147,306.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,306.16/323.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.96

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