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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.61, 445.19 and 204.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.61, 445.19 and 204.53 is: 282.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.61 : 445.19 = 204.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.61/445.19 = 204.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.61x = 445.19 × 204.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.61x = 91,051.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,051.46/322.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.24

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