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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.51, 445.32 and 297.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.51, 445.32 and 297.94 is: 411.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.51 : 445.32 = 297.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.51/445.32 = 297.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.51x = 445.32 × 297.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.51x = 132,674.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,674.92/322.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.39

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