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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.65, 445.17 and 191.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.65, 445.17 and 191.61 is: 264.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.65 : 445.17 = 191.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.65/445.17 = 191.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.65x = 445.17 × 191.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.65x = 85,299.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,299.02/322.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.37

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