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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.76, 446.78 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.76, 446.78 and 185.76 is: 256.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.76 : 446.78 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.76/446.78 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.76x = 446.78 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.76x = 82,993.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,993.85/323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.34

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