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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.29, 444.15 and 243.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.29, 444.15 and 243.32 is: 335.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.29 : 444.15 = 243.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.29/444.15 = 243.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.29x = 444.15 × 243.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.29x = 108,068.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,068.36/322.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.31

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