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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.92, 445.56 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.92, 445.56 and 206.46 is: 284.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.92 : 445.56 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.92/445.56 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.92x = 445.56 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.92x = 91,990.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,990.32/322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.87

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