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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.97, 445.55 and 204.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.97, 445.55 and 204.91 is: 282.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.97 : 445.55 = 204.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.97/445.55 = 204.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.97x = 445.55 × 204.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.97x = 91,296.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,296.63/322.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.68

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