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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.68, 445.29 and 175.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.68, 445.29 and 175.31 is: 241.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.68 : 445.29 = 175.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.68/445.29 = 175.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.68x = 445.29 × 175.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.68x = 78,063.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,063.79/322.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.92

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