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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.07, 444.16 and 217.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.07, 444.16 and 217.18 is: 299.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.07 : 444.16 = 217.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.07/444.16 = 217.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.07x = 444.16 × 217.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.07x = 96,459.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,459.36/322.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.50

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