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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.14, 444.69 and 252.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.14, 444.69 and 252.39 is: 348.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.14 : 444.69 = 252.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.14/444.69 = 252.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.14x = 444.69 × 252.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.14x = 112,235.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,235.31/322.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.41

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