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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.20, 486 and 323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.20, 486 and 323.04 is: 445.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.20 : 486 = 323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.20/486 = 323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.20x = 486 × 323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.20x = 156,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,997.44/352.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.76

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