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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.32, 445.03 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.32, 445.03 and 247.50 is: 341.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.32 : 445.03 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.32/445.03 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.32x = 445.03 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.32x = 110,144.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,144.93/322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.73

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