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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.28, 444.66 and 211.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.28, 444.66 and 211.76 is: 292.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.28 : 444.66 = 211.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.28/444.66 = 211.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.28x = 444.66 × 211.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.28x = 94,161.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,161.20/322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.17

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