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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.44, 445.08 and 204.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.44, 445.08 and 204.63 is: 282.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.44 : 445.08 = 204.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.44/445.08 = 204.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.44x = 445.08 × 204.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.44x = 91,076.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,076.72/322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.46

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