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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.44, 482.58 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.44, 482.58 and 218.22 is: 326.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.44 : 482.58 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.44/482.58 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.44x = 482.58 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.44x = 105,308.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,308.61/322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.60

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