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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.47, 445.03 and 217.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.47, 445.03 and 217.58 is: 300.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.47 : 445.03 = 217.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.47/445.03 = 217.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.47x = 445.03 × 217.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.47x = 96,826.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,826.86/322.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.27

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