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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.90, 445.95 and 301.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.90, 445.95 and 301.82 is: 415.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.90 : 445.95 = 301.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.90/445.95 = 301.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.90x = 445.95 × 301.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.90x = 134,596.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,596.63/323.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.55

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