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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.84, 447.26 and 251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.84, 447.26 and 251.03 is: 346.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.84 : 447.26 = 251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.84/447.26 = 251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.84x = 447.26 × 251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.84x = 112,275.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,275.68/323.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.70

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