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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.29, 444.88 and 217.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.29, 444.88 and 217.68 is: 300.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.29 : 444.88 = 217.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.29/444.88 = 217.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.29x = 444.88 × 217.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.29x = 96,839.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,839.25/322.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.47

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