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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.28, 445.20 and 293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.28, 445.20 and 293.12 is: 404.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.28 : 445.20 = 293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.28/445.20 = 293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.28x = 445.20 × 293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.28x = 130,497.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,497.02/322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.92

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