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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.26, 444.81 and 191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.26, 444.81 and 191.36 is: 264.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.26 : 444.81 = 191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.26/444.81 = 191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.26x = 444.81 × 191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.26x = 85,118.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,118.84/322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.13

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