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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.20, 445.37 and 296.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.20, 445.37 and 296.69 is: 410.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.20 : 445.37 = 296.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.20/445.37 = 296.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.20x = 445.37 × 296.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.20x = 132,133.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,133.12/322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.10

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