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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.30, 444.55 and 191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.30, 444.55 and 191.20 is: 263.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.30 : 444.55 = 191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.30/444.55 = 191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.30x = 444.55 × 191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.30x = 84,997.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,997.96/322.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.72

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