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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.24, 444.71 and 233.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.24, 444.71 and 233.75 is: 322.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.24 : 444.71 = 233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.24/444.71 = 233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.24x = 444.71 × 233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.24x = 103,949.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,949.32/322.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.59

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