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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.83, 445.64 and 270.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.83, 445.64 and 270.18 is: 372.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.83 : 445.64 = 270.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.83/445.64 = 270.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.83x = 445.64 × 270.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.83x = 120,401.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,401.66/322.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.96

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