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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.56, 445.16 and 191.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.56, 445.16 and 191.59 is: 264.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.56 : 445.16 = 191.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.56/445.16 = 191.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.56x = 445.16 × 191.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.56x = 85,287.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,287.57/322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.41

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