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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.46, 445.32 and 248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.46, 445.32 and 248.04 is: 342.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.46 : 445.32 = 248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.46/445.32 = 248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.46x = 445.32 × 248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.46x = 110,457.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,457.17/322.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.55

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