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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.59, 445.21 and 204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.59, 445.21 and 204.60 is: 282.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.59 : 445.21 = 204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.59/445.21 = 204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.59x = 445.21 × 204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.59x = 91,089.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,089.97/322.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.37

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