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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.32, 444.81 and 191.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.32, 444.81 and 191.43 is: 264.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.32 : 444.81 = 191.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.32/444.81 = 191.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.32x = 444.81 × 191.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.32x = 85,149.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,149.98/322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.18

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