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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.32, 444.42 and 289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.32, 444.42 and 289.56 is: 399.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.32 : 444.42 = 289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.32/444.42 = 289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.32x = 444.42 × 289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.32x = 128,686.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,686.26/322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.25

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