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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.36, 444.78 and 191.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.36, 444.78 and 191.35 is: 264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.36 : 444.78 = 191.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.36/444.78 = 191.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.36x = 444.78 × 191.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.36x = 85,106.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,106.43/322.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.01

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