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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.72, 445.36 and 175.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.72, 445.36 and 175.35 is: 241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.72 : 445.36 = 175.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.72/445.36 = 175.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.72x = 445.36 × 175.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.72x = 78,093.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,093.88/322.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.99

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