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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.97, 488.93 and 323.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.97, 488.93 and 323.19 is: 446.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.97 : 488.93 = 323.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.97/488.93 = 323.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.97x = 488.93 × 323.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.97x = 158,015.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,015.67/353.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.41

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