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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322, 444.06 and 248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322, 444.06 and 248.20 is: 342.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322 : 444.06 = 248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322/444.06 = 248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322x = 444.06 × 248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322x = 110,215.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,215.69/322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.28

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