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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.72, 445.24 and 191.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.72, 445.24 and 191.68 is: 264.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.72 : 445.24 = 191.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.72/445.24 = 191.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.72x = 445.24 × 191.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.72x = 85,343.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,343.60/322.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.45

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