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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.61, 445.35 and 252.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.61, 445.35 and 252.54 is: 348.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.61 : 445.35 = 252.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.61/445.35 = 252.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.61x = 445.35 × 252.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.61x = 112,468.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,468.69/322.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.63

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