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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.47, 445.01 and 175.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.47, 445.01 and 175.10 is: 241.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.47 : 445.01 = 175.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.47/445.01 = 175.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.47x = 445.01 × 175.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.47x = 77,922.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,922.80/322.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.64

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