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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.76, 445.36 and 204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.76, 445.36 and 204.80 is: 282.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.76 : 445.36 = 204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.76/445.36 = 204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.76x = 445.36 × 204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.76x = 91,209.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,209.73/322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.59

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