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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.03, 444.34 and 189.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.03, 444.34 and 189.21 is: 261.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.03 : 444.34 = 189.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.03/444.34 = 189.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.03x = 444.34 × 189.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.03x = 84,073.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,073.16/322.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.08

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