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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.84, 445.88 and 250.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.84, 445.88 and 250.03 is: 345.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.84 : 445.88 = 250.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.84/445.88 = 250.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.84x = 445.88 × 250.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.84x = 111,483.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,483.24/322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.33

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