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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.03, 444.45 and 204.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.03, 444.45 and 204.10 is: 281.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.03 : 444.45 = 204.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.03/444.45 = 204.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.03x = 444.45 × 204.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.03x = 90,712.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,712.25/322.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.69

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