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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.08, 444.40 and 217.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.08, 444.40 and 217.36 is: 299.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.08 : 444.40 = 217.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.08/444.40 = 217.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.08x = 444.40 × 217.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.08x = 96,594.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,594.80/322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.91

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