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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.31, 444.88 and 191.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.31, 444.88 and 191.39 is: 264.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.31 : 444.88 = 191.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.31/444.88 = 191.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.31x = 444.88 × 191.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.31x = 85,144.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,144.63/322.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.17

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