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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.67, 446.68 and 176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.67, 446.68 and 176.31 is: 243.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.67 : 446.68 = 176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.67/446.68 = 176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.67x = 446.68 × 176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.67x = 78,753.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,753.38/323.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.32

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