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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.38, 444.33 and 248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.38, 444.33 and 248.54 is: 342.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.38 : 444.33 = 248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.38/444.33 = 248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.38x = 444.33 × 248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.38x = 110,431.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,431.56/322.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.55

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