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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.12, 445.88 and 183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.12, 445.88 and 183.25 is: 252.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.12 : 445.88 = 183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.12/445.88 = 183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.12x = 445.88 × 183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.12x = 81,705.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,705.50/323.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.86

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