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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.95, 446.52 and 257.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.95, 446.52 and 257.34 is: 355.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.95 : 446.52 = 257.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.95/446.52 = 257.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.95x = 446.52 × 257.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.95x = 114,907.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,907.46/322.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.81

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