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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.51, 443.94 and 278.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.51, 443.94 and 278.39 is: 383.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.51 : 443.94 = 278.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.51/443.94 = 278.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.51x = 443.94 × 278.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.51x = 123,589.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,589.57/322.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.21

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