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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.49, 445.03 and 175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.49, 445.03 and 175.12 is: 241.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.49 : 445.03 = 175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.49/445.03 = 175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.49x = 445.03 × 175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.49x = 77,933.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,933.35/322.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.66

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