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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.34, 444.78 and 205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.34, 444.78 and 205.88 is: 284.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.34 : 444.78 = 205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.34/444.78 = 205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.34x = 444.78 × 205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.34x = 91,571.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,571.31/322.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.08

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