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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.14, 443.24 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.14, 443.24 and 190.22 is: 262.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.14 : 443.24 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.14/443.24 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.14x = 443.24 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.14x = 84,314.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,314.70/321.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.55

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