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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.38, 444.57 and 211.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.38, 444.57 and 211.62 is: 291.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.38 : 444.57 = 211.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.38/444.57 = 211.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.38x = 444.57 × 211.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.38x = 94,079.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,079.90/322.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.83

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