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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.96, 445.68 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.96, 445.68 and 190.22 is: 262.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.96 : 445.68 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.96/445.68 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.96x = 445.68 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.96x = 84,778.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,778.25/322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.50

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