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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.33, 444.82 and 174.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.33, 444.82 and 174.97 is: 241.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.33 : 444.82 = 174.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.33/444.82 = 174.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.33x = 444.82 × 174.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.33x = 77,830.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,830.16/322.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.46

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