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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.44, 446.34 and 192.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.44, 446.34 and 192.46 is: 265.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.44 : 446.34 = 192.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.44/446.34 = 192.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.44x = 446.34 × 192.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.44x = 85,902.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,902.60/323.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.59

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