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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.50, 445.24 and 245.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.50, 445.24 and 245.02 is: 338.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.50 : 445.24 = 245.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.50/445.24 = 245.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.50x = 445.24 × 245.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.50x = 109,092.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,092.70/322.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.27

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