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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.05, 444.46 and 269.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.05, 444.46 and 269.50 is: 371.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.05 : 444.46 = 269.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.05/444.46 = 269.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.05x = 444.46 × 269.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.05x = 119,780.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,780.86/322.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.94

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