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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.57, 445.15 and 175.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.57, 445.15 and 175.21 is: 241.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.57 : 445.15 = 175.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.57/445.15 = 175.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.57x = 445.15 × 175.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.57x = 77,991.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,991.63/322.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.78

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