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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.07, 445.81 and 183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.07, 445.81 and 183.18 is: 252.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.07 : 445.81 = 183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.07/445.81 = 183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.07x = 445.81 × 183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.07x = 81,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,663.48/323.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.77

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