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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.23, 444.72 and 204.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.23, 444.72 and 204.21 is: 281.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.23 : 444.72 = 204.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.23/444.72 = 204.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.23x = 444.72 × 204.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.23x = 90,816.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,816.27/322.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.84

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