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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.80, 444.98 and 278.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.80, 444.98 and 278.34 is: 383.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.80 : 444.98 = 278.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.80/444.98 = 278.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.80x = 444.98 × 278.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.80x = 123,855.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,855.73/322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.69

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