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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.95, 485.24 and 295.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.95, 485.24 and 295.93 is: 443.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.95 : 485.24 = 295.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.95/485.24 = 295.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.95x = 485.24 × 295.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.95x = 143,596.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,596.50/323.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.27

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