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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.79, 444.56 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.79, 444.56 and 248.94 is: 342.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.79 : 444.56 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.79/444.56 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.79x = 444.56 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.79x = 110,667.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,667.52/322.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.85

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