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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.45, 446.16 and 207.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.45, 446.16 and 207.01 is: 285.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.45 : 446.16 = 207.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.45/446.16 = 207.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.45x = 446.16 × 207.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.45x = 92,359.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,359.58/323.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.55

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