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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.94, 446.97 and 184.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.94, 446.97 and 184.05 is: 253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.94 : 446.97 = 184.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.94/446.97 = 184.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.94x = 446.97 × 184.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.94x = 82,264.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,264.83/323.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.95

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