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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.26, 467.37 and 322.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.26, 467.37 and 322.79 is: 444.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.26 : 467.37 = 322.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.26/467.37 = 322.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.26x = 467.37 × 322.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.26x = 150,862.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,862.36/339.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.68

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