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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323, 445.59 and 204.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323, 445.59 and 204.92 is: 282.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323 : 445.59 = 204.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323/445.59 = 204.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323x = 445.59 × 204.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323x = 91,310.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,310.30/323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.69

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