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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.29, 444.42 and 234.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.29, 444.42 and 234.32 is: 323.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.29 : 444.42 = 234.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.29/444.42 = 234.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.29x = 444.42 × 234.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.29x = 104,134.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,134.27/322.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.11

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