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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.36, 444.86 and 175.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.36, 444.86 and 175.00 is: 241.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.36 : 444.86 = 175.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.36/444.86 = 175.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.36x = 444.86 × 175.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.36x = 77,848.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,848.28/322.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.49

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