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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.57, 445.11 and 191.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.57, 445.11 and 191.55 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.57 : 445.11 = 191.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.57/445.11 = 191.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.57x = 445.11 × 191.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.57x = 85,260.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,260.82/322.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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