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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.84, 457.64 and 323.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.84, 457.64 and 323.92 is: 446.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.84 : 457.64 = 323.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.84/457.64 = 323.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.84x = 457.64 × 323.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.84x = 148,238.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,238.75/331.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.72

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