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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.82, 445.48 and 175.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.82, 445.48 and 175.45 is: 242.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.82 : 445.48 = 175.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.82/445.48 = 175.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.82x = 445.48 × 175.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.82x = 78,160.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,160.58/322.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.12

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