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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.92, 445.22 and 239.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.92, 445.22 and 239.98 is: 330.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.92 : 445.22 = 239.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.92/445.22 = 239.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.92x = 445.22 × 239.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.92x = 106,843.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,843.90/322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.87

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