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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.52, 444.58 and 256.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.52, 444.58 and 256.92 is: 354.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.52 : 444.58 = 256.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.52/444.58 = 256.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.52x = 444.58 × 256.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.52x = 114,221.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,221.49/322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.15

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