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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.17, 445.15 and 249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.17, 445.15 and 249.12 is: 344.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.17 : 445.15 = 249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.17/445.15 = 249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.17x = 445.15 × 249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.17x = 110,895.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,895.77/322.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.22

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