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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.32, 444.84 and 196.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.32, 444.84 and 196.36 is: 271.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.32 : 444.84 = 196.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.32/444.84 = 196.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.32x = 444.84 × 196.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.32x = 87,348.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,348.78/322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.00

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