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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.74, 445.23 and 191.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.74, 445.23 and 191.72 is: 264.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.74 : 445.23 = 191.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.74/445.23 = 191.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.74x = 445.23 × 191.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.74x = 85,360.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,360.61/322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.49

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