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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.65, 445.27 and 175.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.65, 445.27 and 175.29 is: 241.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.65 : 445.27 = 175.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.65/445.27 = 175.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.65x = 445.27 × 175.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.65x = 78,051.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,051.38/322.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.91

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