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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.37, 444.85 and 175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.37, 444.85 and 175 is: 241.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.37 : 444.85 = 175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.37/444.85 = 175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.37x = 444.85 × 175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.37x = 77,848.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,848.75/322.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.49

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