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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.57, 446.49 and 192.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.57, 446.49 and 192.55 is: 265.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.57 : 446.49 = 192.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.57/446.49 = 192.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.57x = 446.49 × 192.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.57x = 85,971.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,971.65/323.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.70

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