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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.76, 446.74 and 205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.76, 446.74 and 205.80 is: 283.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.76 : 446.74 = 205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.76/446.74 = 205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.76x = 446.74 × 205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.76x = 91,939.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,939.09/323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.97

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