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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.08, 443.91 and 252.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.08, 443.91 and 252.15 is: 347.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.08 : 443.91 = 252.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.08/443.91 = 252.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.08x = 443.91 × 252.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.08x = 111,931.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,931.91/322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.53

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