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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.31, 444.90 and 248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.31, 444.90 and 248.54 is: 343.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.31 : 444.90 = 248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.31/444.90 = 248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.31x = 444.90 × 248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.31x = 110,575.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,575.45/322.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.07

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