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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.28, 445.30 and 239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.28, 445.30 and 239.66 is: 331.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.28 : 445.30 = 239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.28/445.30 = 239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.28x = 445.30 × 239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.28x = 106,717.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,717.77/322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.14

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