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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.17, 444.81 and 211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.17, 444.81 and 211.84 is: 292.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.17 : 444.81 = 211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.17/444.81 = 211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.17x = 444.81 × 211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.17x = 94,228.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,228.23/322.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.48

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