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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.83, 445.71 and 249.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.83, 445.71 and 249.01 is: 343.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.83 : 445.71 = 249.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.83/445.71 = 249.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.83x = 445.71 × 249.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.83x = 110,986.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,986.25/322.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.79

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