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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.19, 446.33 and 223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.19, 446.33 and 223.88 is: 309.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.19 : 446.33 = 223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.19/446.33 = 223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.19x = 446.33 × 223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.19x = 99,921.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,921.01/323.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.17

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