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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.40, 444.92 and 196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.40, 444.92 and 196.32 is: 270.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.40 : 444.92 = 196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.40/444.92 = 196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.40x = 444.92 × 196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.40x = 87,346.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,346.69/322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.93

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