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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.29, 444.80 and 269.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.29, 444.80 and 269.74 is: 372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.29 : 444.80 = 269.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.29/444.80 = 269.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.29x = 444.80 × 269.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.29x = 119,980.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,980.35/322.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.27

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