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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.04, 444.30 and 205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.04, 444.30 and 205.80 is: 283.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.04 : 444.30 = 205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.04/444.30 = 205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.04x = 444.30 × 205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.04x = 91,436.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,436.94/322.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.93

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