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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.48, 444.96 and 273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.48, 444.96 and 273.28 is: 377.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.48 : 444.96 = 273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.48/444.96 = 273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.48x = 444.96 × 273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.48x = 121,598.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,598.67/322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.07

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