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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.53, 445.37 and 239.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.53, 445.37 and 239.78 is: 331.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.53 : 445.37 = 239.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.53/445.37 = 239.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.53x = 445.37 × 239.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.53x = 106,787.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,787.39/322.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.09

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