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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.40, 444.75 and 204.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.40, 444.75 and 204.18 is: 281.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.40 : 444.75 = 204.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.40/444.75 = 204.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.40x = 444.75 × 204.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.40x = 90,805.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,805.81/322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.66

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