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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.10, 445.86 and 183.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.10, 445.86 and 183.21 is: 252.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.10 : 445.86 = 183.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.10/445.86 = 183.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.10x = 445.86 × 183.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.10x = 81,686.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,686.01/323.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.82

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