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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.42, 444.90 and 191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.42, 444.90 and 191.44 is: 264.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.42 : 444.90 = 191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.42/444.90 = 191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.42x = 444.90 × 191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.42x = 85,171.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,171.66/322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.16

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