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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.38, 444.96 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.38, 444.96 and 191.46 is: 264.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.38 : 444.96 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.38/444.96 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.38x = 444.96 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.38x = 85,192.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,192.04/322.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.26

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