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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.38, 444.78 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.38, 444.78 and 204.48 is: 282.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.38 : 444.78 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.38/444.78 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.38x = 444.78 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.38x = 90,948.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,948.61/322.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.12

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