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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.35, 444.89 and 204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.35, 444.89 and 204.35 is: 282.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.35 : 444.89 = 204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.35/444.89 = 204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.35x = 444.89 × 204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.35x = 90,912.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,912.81/322.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.03

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