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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.41, 446.45 and 282.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.41, 446.45 and 282.83 is: 389.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.41 : 446.45 = 282.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.41/446.45 = 282.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.41x = 446.45 × 282.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.41x = 126,265.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,265.81/324.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.22

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