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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.09, 445.98 and 205.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.09, 445.98 and 205.27 is: 283.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.09 : 445.98 = 205.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.09/445.98 = 205.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.09x = 445.98 × 205.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.09x = 91,546.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,546.31/323.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.35

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