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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.77, 445.45 and 243.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.77, 445.45 and 243.95 is: 336.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.77 : 445.45 = 243.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.77/445.45 = 243.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.77x = 445.45 × 243.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.77x = 108,667.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,667.53/322.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.67

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