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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.80, 446.33 and 248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.80, 446.33 and 248.27 is: 342.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.80 : 446.33 = 248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.80/446.33 = 248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.80x = 446.33 × 248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.80x = 110,806.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,806.88/323.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.21

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