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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.41, 444.79 and 191.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.41, 444.79 and 191.35 is: 263.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.41 : 444.79 = 191.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.41/444.79 = 191.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.41x = 444.79 × 191.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.41x = 85,109.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,109.61/322.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.98

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