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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.84, 444.78 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.84, 444.78 and 265 is: 365.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.84 : 444.78 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.84/444.78 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.84x = 444.78 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.84x = 117,866.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,866.70/322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.09

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