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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.11, 444.78 and 291.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.11, 444.78 and 291.33 is: 402.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.11 : 444.78 = 291.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.11/444.78 = 291.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.11x = 444.78 × 291.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.11x = 129,577.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,577.76/322.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.28

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