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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.35, 444.97 and 217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.35, 444.97 and 217.50 is: 300.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.35 : 444.97 = 217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.35/444.97 = 217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.35x = 444.97 × 217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.35x = 96,780.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,780.98/322.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.24

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