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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.34, 445.18 and 304.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.34, 445.18 and 304.10 is: 419.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.34 : 445.18 = 304.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.34/445.18 = 304.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.34x = 445.18 × 304.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.34x = 135,379.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,379.24/322.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.99

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