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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.38, 444.89 and 210.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.38, 444.89 and 210.23 is: 290.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.38 : 444.89 = 210.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.38/444.89 = 210.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.38x = 444.89 × 210.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.38x = 93,529.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,529.19/322.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.12

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