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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.51, 444.65 and 263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.51, 444.65 and 263.44 is: 363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.51 : 444.65 = 263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.51/444.65 = 263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.51x = 444.65 × 263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.51x = 117,136.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,136.17/322.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.20

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