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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.84, 447.36 and 307.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.84, 447.36 and 307.64 is: 424.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.84 : 447.36 = 307.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.84/447.36 = 307.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.84x = 447.36 × 307.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.84x = 137,625.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,625.83/323.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.98

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