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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.28, 444.32 and 256.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.28, 444.32 and 256.11 is: 353.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.28 : 444.32 = 256.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.28/444.32 = 256.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.28x = 444.32 × 256.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.28x = 113,795.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,795.57/322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.09

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