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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.71, 445.47 and 206.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.71, 445.47 and 206.25 is: 284.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.71 : 445.47 = 206.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.71/445.47 = 206.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.71x = 445.47 × 206.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.71x = 91,874.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,874.93/322.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.70

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