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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.31, 446.10 and 183.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.31, 446.10 and 183.39 is: 253.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.31 : 446.10 = 183.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.31/446.10 = 183.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.31x = 446.10 × 183.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.31x = 81,807.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,807.92/323.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.03

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