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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.71, 444.67 and 248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.71, 444.67 and 248.80 is: 342.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.71 : 444.67 = 248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.71/444.67 = 248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.71x = 444.67 × 248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.71x = 110,633.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,633.90/322.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.83

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