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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.44, 444.87 and 191.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.44, 444.87 and 191.37 is: 264.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.44 : 444.87 = 191.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.44/444.87 = 191.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.44x = 444.87 × 191.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.44x = 85,134.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,134.77/322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.03

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