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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.25, 446.12 and 205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.25, 446.12 and 205.20 is: 283.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.25 : 446.12 = 205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.25/446.12 = 205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.25x = 446.12 × 205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.25x = 91,542.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,542.80/323.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.20

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