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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.44, 444.76 and 234.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.44, 444.76 and 234.96 is: 324.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.44 : 444.76 = 234.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.44/444.76 = 234.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.44x = 444.76 × 234.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.44x = 104,500.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,500.81/322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.09

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