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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322, 444.12 and 204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322, 444.12 and 204.04 is: 281.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322 : 444.12 = 204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322/444.12 = 204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322x = 444.12 × 204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322x = 90,618.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,618.24/322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.42

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