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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.58, 445.37 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.58, 445.37 and 248.76 is: 343.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.58 : 445.37 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.58/445.37 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.58x = 445.37 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.58x = 110,790.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,790.24/322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.45

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