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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.60, 445.16 and 191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.60, 445.16 and 191.58 is: 264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.60 : 445.16 = 191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.60/445.16 = 191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.60x = 445.16 × 191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.60x = 85,283.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,283.75/322.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.36

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