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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.67, 445.28 and 175.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.67, 445.28 and 175.31 is: 241.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.67 : 445.28 = 175.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.67/445.28 = 175.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.67x = 445.28 × 175.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.67x = 78,060.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,060.25/322.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.92

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