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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.23, 444.36 and 275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.23, 444.36 and 275.76 is: 380.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.23 : 444.36 = 275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.23/444.36 = 275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.23x = 444.36 × 275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.23x = 122,536.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,536.71/322.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.28

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