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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.26, 443.93 and 305.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.26, 443.93 and 305.79 is: 421.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.26 : 443.93 = 305.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.26/443.93 = 305.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.26x = 443.93 × 305.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.26x = 135,747.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,747.83/322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.24

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