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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.20, 445.97 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.20, 445.97 and 183.28 is: 252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.20 : 445.97 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.20/445.97 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.20x = 445.97 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.20x = 81,737.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,737.38/323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.90

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