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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.07, 445.83 and 175.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.07, 445.83 and 175.71 is: 242.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.07 : 445.83 = 175.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.07/445.83 = 175.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.07x = 445.83 × 175.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.07x = 78,334.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,334.56/323.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.47

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