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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.33, 445.04 and 206.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.33, 445.04 and 206.05 is: 284.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.33 : 445.04 = 206.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.33/445.04 = 206.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.33x = 445.04 × 206.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.33x = 91,700.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,700.49/322.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.49

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