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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.96, 446.55 and 253.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.96, 446.55 and 253.85 is: 349.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.96 : 446.55 = 253.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.96/446.55 = 253.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.96x = 446.55 × 253.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.96x = 113,354.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,354.48/323.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.91

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