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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.35, 444.54 and 256.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.35, 444.54 and 256.74 is: 354.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.35 : 444.54 = 256.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.35/444.54 = 256.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.35x = 444.54 × 256.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.35x = 114,131.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,131.20/322.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.06

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