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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.24, 444.52 and 277.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.24, 444.52 and 277.90 is: 383.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.24 : 444.52 = 277.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.24/444.52 = 277.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.24x = 444.52 × 277.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.24x = 123,532.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,532.11/322.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.35

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