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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.81, 446.78 and 273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.81, 446.78 and 273.84 is: 377.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.81 : 446.78 = 273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.81/446.78 = 273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.81x = 446.78 × 273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.81x = 122,346.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,346.24/323.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.84

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