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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.66, 445.26 and 191.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.66, 445.26 and 191.59 is: 264.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.66 : 445.26 = 191.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.66/445.26 = 191.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.66x = 445.26 × 191.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.66x = 85,307.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,307.36/322.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.39

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