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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.33, 444.87 and 191.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.33, 444.87 and 191.41 is: 264.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.33 : 444.87 = 191.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.33/444.87 = 191.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.33x = 444.87 × 191.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.33x = 85,150.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,150.34/322.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.18

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