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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.60, 445.38 and 257.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.60, 445.38 and 257.44 is: 355.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.60 : 445.38 = 257.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.60/445.38 = 257.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.60x = 445.38 × 257.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.60x = 114,658.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,658.63/322.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.42

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