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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.22, 444.58 and 196.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.22, 444.58 and 196.18 is: 270.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.22 : 444.58 = 196.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.22/444.58 = 196.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.22x = 444.58 × 196.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.22x = 87,216.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,216.37/322.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.68

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