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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.84, 444.96 and 308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.84, 444.96 and 308.68 is: 425.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.84 : 444.96 = 308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.84/444.96 = 308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.84x = 444.96 × 308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.84x = 137,350.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,350.25/322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.44

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