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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.88, 445.84 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.88, 445.84 and 298.32 is: 411.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.88 : 445.84 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.88/445.84 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.88x = 445.84 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.88x = 133,002.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,002.99/322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.93

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