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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.69, 446.76 and 183.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.69, 446.76 and 183.82 is: 253.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.69 : 446.76 = 183.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.69/446.76 = 183.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.69x = 446.76 × 183.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.69x = 82,120.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,120.27/323.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.70

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