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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.72, 484.38 and 322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.72, 484.38 and 322.56 is: 444.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.72 : 484.38 = 322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.72/484.38 = 322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.72x = 484.38 × 322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.72x = 156,241.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,241.61/351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.22

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