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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.96, 445.88 and 301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.96, 445.88 and 301.20 is: 415.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.96 : 445.88 = 301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.96/445.88 = 301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.96x = 445.88 × 301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.96x = 134,299.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,299.06/322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.84

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