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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.76, 445.62 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.76, 445.62 and 235.28 is: 324.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.76 : 445.62 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.76/445.62 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.76x = 445.62 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.76x = 104,845.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,845.47/322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.84

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