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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322, 444.20 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322, 444.20 and 234.80 is: 323.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322 : 444.20 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322/444.20 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322x = 444.20 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322x = 104,298.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,298.16/322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.91

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