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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.78, 476.94 and 322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.78, 476.94 and 322.56 is: 444.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.78 : 476.94 = 322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.78/476.94 = 322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.78x = 476.94 × 322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.78x = 153,841.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,841.77/345.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.91

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