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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.46, 446.74 and 250.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.46, 446.74 and 250.66 is: 346.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.46 : 446.74 = 250.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.46/446.74 = 250.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.46x = 446.74 × 250.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.46x = 111,978.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,978.10/323.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.19

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