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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.18, 443.04 and 217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.18, 443.04 and 217.50 is: 300.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.18 : 443.04 = 217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.18/443.04 = 217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.18x = 443.04 × 217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.18x = 96,361.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,361.20/321.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.02

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