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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.81, 444.69 and 304.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.81, 444.69 and 304.36 is: 419.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.81 : 444.69 = 304.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.81/444.69 = 304.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.81x = 444.69 × 304.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.81x = 135,344.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,344.74/322.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.27

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