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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.82, 446.82 and 183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.82, 446.82 and 183.92 is: 253.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.82 : 446.82 = 183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.82/446.82 = 183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.82x = 446.82 × 183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.82x = 82,179.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,179.13/323.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.78

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