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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.52, 445.08 and 191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.52, 445.08 and 191.64 is: 264.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.52 : 445.08 = 191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.52/445.08 = 191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.52x = 445.08 × 191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.52x = 85,295.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,295.13/322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.46

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