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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.48, 445.20 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.48, 445.20 and 191.52 is: 264.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.48 : 445.20 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.48/445.20 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.48x = 445.20 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.48x = 85,264.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,264.70/322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.40

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