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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.20, 444.66 and 189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.20, 444.66 and 189.44 is: 261.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.20 : 444.66 = 189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.20/444.66 = 189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.20x = 444.66 × 189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.20x = 84,236.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,236.39/322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.44

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