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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.25, 444.80 and 285.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.25, 444.80 and 285.53 is: 394.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.25 : 444.80 = 285.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.25/444.80 = 285.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.25x = 444.80 × 285.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.25x = 127,003.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,003.74/322.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.12

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