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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.21, 446.09 and 183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.21, 446.09 and 183.32 is: 253.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.21 : 446.09 = 183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.21/446.09 = 183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.21x = 446.09 × 183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.21x = 81,776.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,776.30/323.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.02

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