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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.23, 444.61 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.23, 444.61 and 191.28 is: 263.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.23 : 444.61 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.23/444.61 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.23x = 444.61 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.23x = 85,042.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,042.30/322.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.92

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