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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.38, 445.75 and 253.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.38, 445.75 and 253.33 is: 349.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.38 : 445.75 = 253.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.38/445.75 = 253.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.38x = 445.75 × 253.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.38x = 112,921.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,921.85/323.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.19

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