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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.08, 445.62 and 249.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.08, 445.62 and 249.22 is: 343.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.08 : 445.62 = 249.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.08/445.62 = 249.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.08x = 445.62 × 249.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.08x = 111,057.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,057.42/323.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.75

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