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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.40, 443.88 and 273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.40, 443.88 and 273.20 is: 376.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.40 : 443.88 = 273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.40/443.88 = 273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.40x = 443.88 × 273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.40x = 121,268.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,268.02/322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.14

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