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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.40, 446.31 and 190.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.40, 446.31 and 190.66 is: 263.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.40 : 446.31 = 190.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.40/446.31 = 190.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.40x = 446.31 × 190.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.40x = 85,094.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,094.82/323.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.12

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