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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.84, 445.53 and 206.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.84, 445.53 and 206.47 is: 284.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.84 : 445.53 = 206.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.84/445.53 = 206.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.84x = 445.53 × 206.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.84x = 91,988.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,988.58/322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.94

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