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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.43, 446.27 and 192.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.43, 446.27 and 192.39 is: 265.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.43 : 446.27 = 192.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.43/446.27 = 192.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.43x = 446.27 × 192.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.43x = 85,856.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,856.92/323.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.46

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