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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.39, 446.21 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.39, 446.21 and 190.58 is: 262.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.39 : 446.21 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.39/446.21 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.39x = 446.21 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.39x = 85,035.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,035.52/323.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.95

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