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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.71, 445.37 and 235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.71, 445.37 and 235.41 is: 324.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.71 : 445.37 = 235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.71/445.37 = 235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.71x = 445.37 × 235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.71x = 104,843.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,843.37/322.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.88

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