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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.15, 444.24 and 275.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.15, 444.24 and 275.68 is: 380.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.15 : 444.24 = 275.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.15/444.24 = 275.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.15x = 444.24 × 275.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.15x = 122,466.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,466.15/322.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.15

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