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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.56, 444.98 and 191.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.56, 444.98 and 191.51 is: 264.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.56 : 444.98 = 191.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.56/444.98 = 191.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.56x = 444.98 × 191.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.56x = 85,214.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,214.94/322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.18

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