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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.26, 444.93 and 234.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.26, 444.93 and 234.78 is: 324.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.26 : 444.93 = 234.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.26/444.93 = 234.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.26x = 444.93 × 234.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.26x = 104,457.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,457.27/322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.14

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