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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.46, 445.12 and 206.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.46, 445.12 and 206.00 is: 284.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.46 : 445.12 = 206.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.46/445.12 = 206.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.46x = 445.12 × 206.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.46x = 91,691.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,691.98/322.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.36

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