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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.67, 445.13 and 204.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.67, 445.13 and 204.45 is: 282.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.67 : 445.13 = 204.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.67/445.13 = 204.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.67x = 445.13 × 204.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.67x = 91,004.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,004.97/322.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.04

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