To determine the position of the number 322.453 when the given list of numbers is arranged in numerical order, we need to follow a specific set of steps to arrive at the solution. Here is a detailed, step-by-step explanation:
1. List of Numbers: First, we start with the given list of numbers:
- 322.453
- 32.9963
- 322.383
- 3221.63
2. Sorting the Numbers: We need to arrange these numbers in ascending (numerical) order. When we do so, we get the following sorted list:
- 32.9963
- 322.383
- 322.453
- 3221.63
3. Identify the Given Number: In our problem, the number 322.453 is underlined and we need to find its position in the sorted list.
4. Determine the Position: By examining our sorted list:
- 32.9963 is the 1st number.
- 322.383 is the 2nd number.
- 322.453 is the 3rd number.
- 3221.63 is the 4th number.
Thus, the position of 322.453 in this sorted numerical order list is 3rd.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
OC. third.
