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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.73, 444.09 and 218.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.73, 444.09 and 218.29 is: 301.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.73 : 444.09 = 218.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.73/444.09 = 218.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.73x = 444.09 × 218.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.73x = 96,939.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,939.31/321.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.31

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