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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.10, 444.66 and 252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.10, 444.66 and 252.04 is: 347.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.10 : 444.66 = 252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.10/444.66 = 252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.10x = 444.66 × 252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.10x = 112,068.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,068.62/322.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.93

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