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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.45, 444.94 and 211.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.45, 444.94 and 211.75 is: 292.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.45 : 444.94 = 211.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.45/444.94 = 211.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.45x = 444.94 × 211.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.45x = 94,216.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,216.05/322.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.19

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