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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.21, 444.59 and 189.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.21, 444.59 and 189.39 is: 261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.21 : 444.59 = 189.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.21/444.59 = 189.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.21x = 444.59 × 189.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.21x = 84,199.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,199.95/322.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.32

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