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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.62, 446.57 and 190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.62, 446.57 and 190.82 is: 263.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.62 : 446.57 = 190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.62/446.57 = 190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.62x = 446.57 × 190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.62x = 85,214.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,214.49/323.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.32

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