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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.15, 446.11 and 253.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.15, 446.11 and 253.05 is: 349.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.15 : 446.11 = 253.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.15/446.11 = 253.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.15x = 446.11 × 253.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.15x = 112,887.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,887.50/323.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.34

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