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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.17, 444.36 and 248.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.17, 444.36 and 248.37 is: 342.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.17 : 444.36 = 248.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.17/444.36 = 248.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.17x = 444.36 × 248.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.17x = 110,365.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,365.69/322.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.57

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