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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.53, 444.85 and 247.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.53, 444.85 and 247.83 is: 341.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.53 : 444.85 = 247.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.53/444.85 = 247.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.53x = 444.85 × 247.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.53x = 110,247.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,247.18/322.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.82

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