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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.36, 446.30 and 183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.36, 446.30 and 183.54 is: 253.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.36 : 446.30 = 183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.36/446.30 = 183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.36x = 446.30 × 183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.36x = 81,913.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,913.90/323.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.32

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