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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.02, 444.48 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.02, 444.48 and 189.36 is: 261.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.02 : 444.48 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.02/444.48 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.02x = 444.48 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.02x = 84,166.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,166.73/322.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.37

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