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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.51, 444.85 and 204.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.51, 444.85 and 204.43 is: 281.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.51 : 444.85 = 204.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.51/444.85 = 204.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.51x = 444.85 × 204.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.51x = 90,940.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,940.69/322.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.98

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