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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.73, 445.54 and 204.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.73, 445.54 and 204.83 is: 282.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.73 : 445.54 = 204.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.73/445.54 = 204.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.73x = 445.54 × 204.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.73x = 91,260.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,260.56/322.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.77

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