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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.33, 445.39 and 257.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.33, 445.39 and 257.37 is: 355.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.33 : 445.39 = 257.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.33/445.39 = 257.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.33x = 445.39 × 257.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.33x = 114,628.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,628.74/322.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.63

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