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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.39, 444.96 and 191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.39, 444.96 and 191.44 is: 264.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.39 : 444.96 = 191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.39/444.96 = 191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.39x = 444.96 × 191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.39x = 85,183.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,183.14/322.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.22

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