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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.06, 444.69 and 248.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.06, 444.69 and 248.26 is: 342.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.06 : 444.69 = 248.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.06/444.69 = 248.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.06x = 444.69 × 248.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.06x = 110,398.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,398.74/322.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.79

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