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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.18, 444.83 and 252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.18, 444.83 and 252.18 is: 348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.18 : 444.83 = 252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.18/444.83 = 252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.18x = 444.83 × 252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.18x = 112,175.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,175.97/322.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.18

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