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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.14, 443.97 and 280.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.14, 443.97 and 280.23 is: 386.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.14 : 443.97 = 280.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.14/443.97 = 280.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.14x = 443.97 × 280.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.14x = 124,413.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,413.71/322.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.21

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