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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.36, 446.23 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.36, 446.23 and 176 is: 242.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.36 : 446.23 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.36/446.23 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.36x = 446.23 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.36x = 78,537.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,537.14/323.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.88

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