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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.62, 445.51 and 206.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.62, 445.51 and 206.39 is: 285.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.62 : 445.51 = 206.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.62/445.51 = 206.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.62x = 445.51 × 206.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.62x = 91,946.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,946.58/322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.00

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