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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.63, 444.71 and 252.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.63, 444.71 and 252.58 is: 348.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.63 : 444.71 = 252.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.63/444.71 = 252.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.63x = 444.71 × 252.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.63x = 112,324.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,324.37/322.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.15

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