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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.51, 457.47 and 323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.51, 457.47 and 323.40 is: 444.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.51 : 457.47 = 323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.51/457.47 = 323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.51x = 457.47 × 323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.51x = 147,945.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,945.80/332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.93

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