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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.91, 445.89 and 282.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.91, 445.89 and 282.30 is: 388.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.91 : 445.89 = 282.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.91/445.89 = 282.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.91x = 445.89 × 282.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.91x = 125,874.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,874.75/323.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.61

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