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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.44, 445 and 206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.44, 445 and 206 is: 284.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.44 : 445 = 206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.44/445 = 206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.44x = 445 × 206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.44x = 91,670
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,670/322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.30

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