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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.11, 443.88 and 262.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.11, 443.88 and 262.98 is: 362.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.11 : 443.88 = 262.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.11/443.88 = 262.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.11x = 443.88 × 262.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.11x = 116,731.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,731.56/322.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.40

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