Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.88, 446.96 and 184
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 323.88, 446.96 and 184 is: 253.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323.88 : 446.96 = 184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323.88/446.96 = 184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323.88x = 446.96 × 184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323.88x = 82,240.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,240.64/323.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253.92
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