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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.16, 443.30 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.16, 443.30 and 190.22 is: 262.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.16 : 443.30 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.16/443.30 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.16x = 443.30 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.16x = 84,324.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,324.53/321.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.56

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