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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.35, 445.26 and 249.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.35, 445.26 and 249.58 is: 344.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.35 : 445.26 = 249.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.35/445.26 = 249.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.35x = 445.26 × 249.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.35x = 111,129.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,129.48/322.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.75

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