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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.38, 446.28 and 176.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.38, 446.28 and 176.03 is: 242.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.38 : 446.28 = 176.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.38/446.28 = 176.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.38x = 446.28 × 176.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.38x = 78,557.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,557.45/323.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.93

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