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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.41, 446.31 and 176.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.41, 446.31 and 176.05 is: 242.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.41 : 446.31 = 176.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.41/446.31 = 176.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.41x = 446.31 × 176.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.41x = 78,570.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,570.20/323.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.94

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