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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.49, 444.87 and 204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.49, 444.87 and 204.26 is: 281.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.49 : 444.87 = 204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.49/444.87 = 204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.49x = 444.87 × 204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.49x = 90,869.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,869.49/322.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.78

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