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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.59, 446.61 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.59, 446.61 and 190.80 is: 263.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.59 : 446.61 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.59/446.61 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.59x = 446.61 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.59x = 85,215.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,215.58/323.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.34

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