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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.38, 446.16 and 183.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.38, 446.16 and 183.49 is: 253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.38 : 446.16 = 183.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.38/446.16 = 183.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.38x = 446.16 × 183.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.38x = 81,865.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,865.90/323.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.16

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