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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.81, 445.50 and 243.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.81, 445.50 and 243.98 is: 336.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.81 : 445.50 = 243.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.81/445.50 = 243.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.81x = 445.50 × 243.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.81x = 108,691.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,691.87/322.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.71

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