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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.04, 444.30 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.04, 444.30 and 195.96 is: 270.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.04 : 444.30 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.04/444.30 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.04x = 444.30 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.04x = 87,065.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,065.03/322.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.35

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