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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.98, 445.86 and 233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.98, 445.86 and 233.32 is: 322.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.98 : 445.86 = 233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.98/445.86 = 233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.98x = 445.86 × 233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.98x = 104,028.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,028.06/322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.09

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