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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.23, 595.15 and 323.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.23, 595.15 and 323.22 is: 485.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.23 : 595.15 = 323.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.23/595.15 = 323.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.23x = 595.15 × 323.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.23x = 192,365.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,365.81/396.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.50

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