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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.46, 444.90 and 206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.46, 444.90 and 206 is: 284.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.46 : 444.90 = 206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.46/444.90 = 206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.46x = 444.90 × 206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.46x = 91,649.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,649.40/322.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.22

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