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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.29, 444.56 and 191.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.29, 444.56 and 191.21 is: 263.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.29 : 444.56 = 191.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.29/444.56 = 191.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.29x = 444.56 × 191.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.29x = 85,001.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,001.14/322.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.74

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