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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.07, 444.59 and 205.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.07, 444.59 and 205.64 is: 283.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.07 : 444.59 = 205.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.07/444.59 = 205.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.07x = 444.59 × 205.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.07x = 91,422.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,422.24/322.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.86

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