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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.88, 445.92 and 315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.88, 445.92 and 315.44 is: 435.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.88 : 445.92 = 315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.88/445.92 = 315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.88x = 445.92 × 315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.88x = 140,661.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,661.00/322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.64

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