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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.88, 446.83 and 205.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.88, 446.83 and 205.82 is: 283.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.88 : 446.83 = 205.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.88/446.83 = 205.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.88x = 446.83 × 205.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.88x = 91,966.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,966.55/323.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.95

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