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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.94, 445.52 and 239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.94, 445.52 and 239.12 is: 329.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.94 : 445.52 = 239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.94/445.52 = 239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.94x = 445.52 × 239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.94x = 106,530.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,530.51/322.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.88

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