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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.79, 446.57 and 282.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.79, 446.57 and 282.27 is: 389.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.79 : 446.57 = 282.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.79/446.57 = 282.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.79x = 446.57 × 282.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.79x = 126,053.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,053.31/323.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.31

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