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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.97, 445.51 and 301.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.97, 445.51 and 301.37 is: 415.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.97 : 445.51 = 301.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.97/445.51 = 301.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.97x = 445.51 × 301.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.97x = 134,263.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,263.35/322.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.71

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