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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.13, 444.68 and 204.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.13, 444.68 and 204.21 is: 281.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.13 : 444.68 = 204.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.13/444.68 = 204.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.13x = 444.68 × 204.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.13x = 90,808.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,808.10/322.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.90

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