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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.64, 446.74 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.64, 446.74 and 250.14 is: 345.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.64 : 446.74 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.64/446.74 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.64x = 446.74 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.64x = 111,747.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,747.54/323.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.28

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