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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.23, 444.68 and 252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.23, 444.68 and 252.36 is: 348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.23 : 444.68 = 252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.23/444.68 = 252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.23x = 444.68 × 252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.23x = 112,218.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,218.18/322.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.25

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