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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.44, 446.35 and 183.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.44, 446.35 and 183.53 is: 253.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.44 : 446.35 = 183.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.44/446.35 = 183.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.44x = 446.35 × 183.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.44x = 81,919.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,919.96/323.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.28

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