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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.42, 446.32 and 176.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.42, 446.32 and 176.05 is: 242.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.42 : 446.32 = 176.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.42/446.32 = 176.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.42x = 446.32 × 176.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.42x = 78,574.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,574.64/323.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.95

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