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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.36, 445.02 and 248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.36, 445.02 and 248.52 is: 343.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.36 : 445.02 = 248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.36/445.02 = 248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.36x = 445.02 × 248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.36x = 110,596.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,596.37/322.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.08

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