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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.32, 445.08 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.32, 445.08 and 234.80 is: 324.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.32 : 445.08 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.32/445.08 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.32x = 445.08 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.32x = 104,504.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,504.78/322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.23

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