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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.09, 445.82 and 183.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.09, 445.82 and 183.19 is: 252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.09 : 445.82 = 183.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.09/445.82 = 183.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.09x = 445.82 × 183.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.09x = 81,669.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,669.77/323.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.78

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