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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.34, 446.08 and 205.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.34, 446.08 and 205.26 is: 283.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.34 : 446.08 = 205.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.34/446.08 = 205.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.34x = 446.08 × 205.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.34x = 91,562.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,562.38/323.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.18

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