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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.74, 445.46 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.74, 445.46 and 248.94 is: 343.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.74 : 445.46 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.74/445.46 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.74x = 445.46 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.74x = 110,891.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,891.57/322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.59

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