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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.38, 444.66 and 206.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.38, 444.66 and 206.04 is: 284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.38 : 444.66 = 206.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.38/444.66 = 206.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.38x = 444.66 × 206.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.38x = 91,617.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,617.75/322.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.19

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