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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.38, 445.29 and 270.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.38, 445.29 and 270.29 is: 373.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.38 : 445.29 = 270.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.38/445.29 = 270.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.38x = 445.29 × 270.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.38x = 120,355.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,355.21/322.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.33

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