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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.08, 443.97 and 251.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.08, 443.97 and 251.97 is: 347.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.08 : 443.97 = 251.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.08/443.97 = 251.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.08x = 443.97 × 251.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.08x = 111,867.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,867.12/322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.33

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