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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.76, 445.39 and 175.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.76, 445.39 and 175.39 is: 242.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.76 : 445.39 = 175.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.76/445.39 = 175.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.76x = 445.39 × 175.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.76x = 78,116.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,116.39/322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.03

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