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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.14, 444.57 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.14, 444.57 and 211.68 is: 292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.14 : 444.57 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.14/444.57 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.14x = 444.57 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.14x = 94,106.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,106.58/322.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.13

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