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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.76, 445.29 and 206.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.76, 445.29 and 206.12 is: 284.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.76 : 445.29 = 206.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.76/445.29 = 206.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.76x = 445.29 × 206.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.76x = 91,783.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,783.17/322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.37

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