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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.44, 443.82 and 218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.44, 443.82 and 218 is: 301.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.44 : 443.82 = 218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.44/443.82 = 218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.44x = 443.82 × 218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.44x = 96,752.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,752.76/321.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.00

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