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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.30, 446.15 and 175.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.30, 446.15 and 175.93 is: 242.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.30 : 446.15 = 175.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.30/446.15 = 175.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.30x = 446.15 × 175.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.30x = 78,491.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,491.17/323.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.78

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