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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.32, 444.81 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.32, 444.81 and 174.96 is: 241.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.32 : 444.81 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.32/444.81 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.32x = 444.81 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.32x = 77,823.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,823.96/322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.45

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