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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.56, 445.17 and 191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.56, 445.17 and 191.58 is: 264.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.56 : 445.17 = 191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.56/445.17 = 191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.56x = 445.17 × 191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.56x = 85,285.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,285.67/322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.40

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