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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.15, 483.96 and 246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.15, 483.96 and 246.02 is: 368.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.15 : 483.96 = 246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.15/483.96 = 246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.15x = 483.96 × 246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.15x = 119,063.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,063.84/323.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.45

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