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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.67, 445.97 and 248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.67, 445.97 and 248.96 is: 344.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.67 : 445.97 = 248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.67/445.97 = 248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.67x = 445.97 × 248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.67x = 111,028.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,028.69/322.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.09

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