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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.29, 446.14 and 190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.29, 446.14 and 190.48 is: 262.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.29 : 446.14 = 190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.29/446.14 = 190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.29x = 446.14 × 190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.29x = 84,980.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,980.75/323.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.86

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