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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.48, 445.10 and 211.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.48, 445.10 and 211.97 is: 292.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.48 : 445.10 = 211.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.48/445.10 = 211.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.48x = 445.10 × 211.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.48x = 94,345.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,345.40/322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.56

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