Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.03, 444.80 and 290.94
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 322.03, 444.80 and 290.94 is: 401.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322.03 : 444.80 = 290.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322.03/444.80 = 290.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322.03x = 444.80 × 290.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322.03x = 129,410.11 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,410.11/322.03 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401.86
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