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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.84, 444.18 and 279.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.84, 444.18 and 279.10 is: 384.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.84 : 444.18 = 279.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.84/444.18 = 279.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.84x = 444.18 × 279.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.84x = 123,970.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,970.64/322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.00

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