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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.56, 444.29 and 278.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.56, 444.29 and 278.82 is: 384.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.56 : 444.29 = 278.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.56/444.29 = 278.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.56x = 444.29 × 278.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.56x = 123,875.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,875.54/322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.04

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