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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.22, 446.08 and 183.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.22, 446.08 and 183.37 is: 253.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.22 : 446.08 = 183.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.22/446.08 = 183.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.22x = 446.08 × 183.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.22x = 81,797.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,797.74/323.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.07

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