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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.79, 446.85 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.79, 446.85 and 192.84 is: 266.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.79 : 446.85 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.79/446.85 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.79x = 446.85 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.79x = 86,170.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,170.55/323.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.13

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