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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.43, 444.49 and 211.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.43, 444.49 and 211.86 is: 292.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.43 : 444.49 = 211.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.43/444.49 = 211.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.43x = 444.49 × 211.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.43x = 94,169.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,169.12/322.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.07

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