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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.92, 445.64 and 257.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.92, 445.64 and 257.32 is: 355.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.92 : 445.64 = 257.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.92/445.64 = 257.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.92x = 445.64 × 257.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.92x = 114,672.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,672.08/322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.11

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