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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.56, 445.01 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.56, 445.01 and 204.50 is: 282.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.56 : 445.01 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.56/445.01 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.56x = 445.01 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.56x = 91,001.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,001.30/322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.12

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