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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.83, 447.32 and 268.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.83, 447.32 and 268.85 is: 371.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.83 : 447.32 = 268.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.83/447.32 = 268.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.83x = 447.32 × 268.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.83x = 120,263.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,263.77/323.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.38

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