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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.25, 446.07 and 175.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.25, 446.07 and 175.88 is: 242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.25 : 446.07 = 175.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.25/446.07 = 175.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.25x = 446.07 × 175.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.25x = 78,453.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,453.91/323.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.70

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