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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.10, 444.39 and 205.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.10, 444.39 and 205.73 is: 283.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.10 : 444.39 = 205.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.10/444.39 = 205.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.10x = 444.39 × 205.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.10x = 91,424.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,424.35/322.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.84

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