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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.83, 445.08 and 191.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.83, 445.08 and 191.79 is: 264.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.83 : 445.08 = 191.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.83/445.08 = 191.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.83x = 445.08 × 191.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.83x = 85,361.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,361.89/322.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.42

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