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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.98, 445.77 and 253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.98, 445.77 and 253.86 is: 350.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.98 : 445.77 = 253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.98/445.77 = 253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.98x = 445.77 × 253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.98x = 113,163.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,163.17/322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.37

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