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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.48, 443.68 and 284.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.48, 443.68 and 284.97 is: 392.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.48 : 443.68 = 284.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.48/443.68 = 284.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.48x = 443.68 × 284.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.48x = 126,435.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,435.49/322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.07

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