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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.09, 445.88 and 183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.09, 445.88 and 183.22 is: 252.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.09 : 445.88 = 183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.09/445.88 = 183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.09x = 445.88 × 183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.09x = 81,691.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,691.90/323.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.85

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