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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.38, 444.69 and 256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.38, 444.69 and 256.86 is: 354.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.38 : 444.69 = 256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.38/444.69 = 256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.38x = 444.69 × 256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.38x = 114,223.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,223.07/322.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.31

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