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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.92, 445.32 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.92, 445.32 and 245.16 is: 338.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.92 : 445.32 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.92/445.32 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.92x = 445.32 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.92x = 109,174.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,174.65/322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.09

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