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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.23, 444.78 and 218.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.23, 444.78 and 218.79 is: 302.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.23 : 444.78 = 218.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.23/444.78 = 218.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.23x = 444.78 × 218.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.23x = 97,312.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,312.32/322.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.00

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