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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.16, 444.60 and 189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.16, 444.60 and 189.48 is: 261.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.16 : 444.60 = 189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.16/444.60 = 189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.16x = 444.60 × 189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.16x = 84,241.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,241.86/322.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.49

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