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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.16, 444.64 and 191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.16, 444.64 and 191.20 is: 263.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.16 : 444.64 = 191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.16/444.64 = 191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.16x = 444.64 × 191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.16x = 85,015.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,015.17/322.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.89

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