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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.35, 444.42 and 205.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.35, 444.42 and 205.71 is: 283.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.35 : 444.42 = 205.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.35/444.42 = 205.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.35x = 444.42 × 205.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.35x = 91,421.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,421.64/322.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.61

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