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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.25, 444.35 and 252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.25, 444.35 and 252.18 is: 347.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.25 : 444.35 = 252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.25/444.35 = 252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.25x = 444.35 × 252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.25x = 112,054.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,054.92/322.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.73

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