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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.84, 444.54 and 286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.84, 444.54 and 286.12 is: 393.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.84 : 444.54 = 286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.84/444.54 = 286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.84x = 444.54 × 286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.84x = 127,191.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,191.78/322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.98

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