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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.76, 445.42 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.76, 445.42 and 235.56 is: 325.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.76 : 445.42 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.76/445.42 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.76x = 445.42 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.76x = 104,923.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,923.14/322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.08

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