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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.38, 444.87 and 189.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.38, 444.87 and 189.56 is: 261.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.38 : 444.87 = 189.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.38/444.87 = 189.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.38x = 444.87 × 189.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.38x = 84,330.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,330.67/322.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.59

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