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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.44, 444.97 and 175.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.44, 444.97 and 175.07 is: 241.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.44 : 444.97 = 175.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.44/444.97 = 175.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.44x = 444.97 × 175.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.44x = 77,900.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,900.02/322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.60

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