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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.16, 444.48 and 191.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.16, 444.48 and 191.15 is: 263.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.16 : 444.48 = 191.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.16/444.48 = 191.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.16x = 444.48 × 191.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.16x = 84,960.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,960.13/322.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.72

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