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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.13, 445.94 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.13, 445.94 and 183.28 is: 252.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.13 : 445.94 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.13/445.94 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.13x = 445.94 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.13x = 81,728.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,728.74/323.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.93

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