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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.39, 446.09 and 223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.39, 446.09 and 223.80 is: 308.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.39 : 446.09 = 223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.39/446.09 = 223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.39x = 446.09 × 223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.39x = 99,833.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,833.82/323.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.72

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