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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.53, 446.51 and 205.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.53, 446.51 and 205.54 is: 283.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.53 : 446.51 = 205.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.53/446.51 = 205.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.53x = 446.51 × 205.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.53x = 91,772.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,772.41/323.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.66

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