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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.20, 444.52 and 211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.20, 444.52 and 211.74 is: 292.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.20 : 444.52 = 211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.20/444.52 = 211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.20x = 444.52 × 211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.20x = 94,119.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,119.38/322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.11

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