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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.14, 445.12 and 252.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.14, 445.12 and 252.38 is: 348.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.14 : 445.12 = 252.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.14/445.12 = 252.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.14x = 445.12 × 252.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.14x = 112,339.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,339.39/322.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.73

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