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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.64, 446.60 and 183.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.64, 446.60 and 183.71 is: 253.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.64 : 446.60 = 183.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.64/446.60 = 183.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.64x = 446.60 × 183.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.64x = 82,043.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,043.97/323.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.50

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