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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.37, 446.13 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.37, 446.13 and 183.42 is: 253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.37 : 446.13 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.37/446.13 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.37x = 446.13 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.37x = 81,829.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,829.16/323.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.05

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