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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.12, 445.95 and 183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.12, 445.95 and 183.24 is: 252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.12 : 445.95 = 183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.12/445.95 = 183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.12x = 445.95 × 183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.12x = 81,715.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,715.88/323.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.90

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