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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.33, 446.20 and 175.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.33, 446.20 and 175.97 is: 242.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.33 : 446.20 = 175.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.33/446.20 = 175.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.33x = 446.20 × 175.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.33x = 78,517.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,517.81/323.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.84

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