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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.24, 444.50 and 211.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.24, 444.50 and 211.66 is: 291.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.24 : 444.50 = 211.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.24/444.50 = 211.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.24x = 444.50 × 211.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.24x = 94,082.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,082.87/322.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.97

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