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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.28, 444.94 and 234.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.28, 444.94 and 234.05 is: 323.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.28 : 444.94 = 234.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.28/444.94 = 234.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.28x = 444.94 × 234.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.28x = 104,138.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,138.21/322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.13

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