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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.74, 444.29 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.74, 444.29 and 239.58 is: 329.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.74 : 444.29 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.74/444.29 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.74x = 444.29 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.74x = 106,441.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,441.80/322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.81

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