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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.75, 445.24 and 251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.75, 445.24 and 251.84 is: 347.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.75 : 445.24 = 251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.75/445.24 = 251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.75x = 445.24 × 251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.75x = 112,129.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,129.24/322.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.42

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