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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.52, 444.20 and 306.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.52, 444.20 and 306.84 is: 422.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.52 : 444.20 = 306.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.52/444.20 = 306.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.52x = 444.20 × 306.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.52x = 136,298.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,298.33/322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.60

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