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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.73, 445.52 and 206.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.73, 445.52 and 206.36 is: 284.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.73 : 445.52 = 206.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.73/445.52 = 206.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.73x = 445.52 × 206.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.73x = 91,937.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,937.47/322.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.88

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