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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.74, 445.04 and 252.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.74, 445.04 and 252.67 is: 348.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.74 : 445.04 = 252.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.74/445.04 = 252.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.74x = 445.04 × 252.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.74x = 112,448.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,448.26/322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.42

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