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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.96, 444.66 and 281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.96, 444.66 and 281.44 is: 387.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.96 : 444.66 = 281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.96/444.66 = 281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.96x = 444.66 × 281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.96x = 125,145.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,145.11/322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.49

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