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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.45, 446.37 and 183.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.45, 446.37 and 183.55 is: 253.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.45 : 446.37 = 183.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.45/446.37 = 183.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.45x = 446.37 × 183.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.45x = 81,931.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,931.21/323.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.30

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