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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.62, 445.35 and 252.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.62, 445.35 and 252.50 is: 348.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.62 : 445.35 = 252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.62/445.35 = 252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.62x = 445.35 × 252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.62x = 112,448.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,448.65/322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.55

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