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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.26, 444.87 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.26, 444.87 and 217.44 is: 300.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.26 : 444.87 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.26/444.87 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.26x = 444.87 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.26x = 96,732.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,732.53/322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.17

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