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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.03, 445.85 and 183.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.03, 445.85 and 183.15 is: 252.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.03 : 445.85 = 183.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.03/445.85 = 183.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.03x = 445.85 × 183.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.03x = 81,657.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,657.43/323.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.79

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