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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.15, 445.96 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.15, 445.96 and 183.28 is: 252.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.15 : 445.96 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.15/445.96 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.15x = 445.96 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.15x = 81,736.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,736.01/323.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.94

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