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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.91, 447.04 and 183.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.91, 447.04 and 183.99 is: 253.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.91 : 447.04 = 183.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.91/447.04 = 183.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.91x = 447.04 × 183.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.91x = 82,252.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,252.08/323.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.94

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