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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.50, 445.47 and 273.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.50, 445.47 and 273.90 is: 378.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.50 : 445.47 = 273.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.50/445.47 = 273.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.50x = 445.47 × 273.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.50x = 122,014.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,014.23/322.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.34

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