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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.40, 445.07 and 252.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.40, 445.07 and 252.30 is: 348.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.40 : 445.07 = 252.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.40/445.07 = 252.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.40x = 445.07 × 252.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.40x = 112,291.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,291.79/322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.31

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