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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.39, 444.81 and 217.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.39, 444.81 and 217.48 is: 300.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.39 : 444.81 = 217.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.39/444.81 = 217.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.39x = 444.81 × 217.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.39x = 96,737.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,737.28/322.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.06

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