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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.72, 443.54 and 218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.72, 443.54 and 218.04 is: 300.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.72 : 443.54 = 218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.72/443.54 = 218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.72x = 443.54 × 218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.72x = 96,709.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,709.46/321.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.60

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