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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.19, 444.45 and 278.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.19, 444.45 and 278.12 is: 383.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.19 : 444.45 = 278.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.19/444.45 = 278.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.19x = 444.45 × 278.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.19x = 123,610.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,610.09/322.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.65

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