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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.50, 445.41 and 218.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.50, 445.41 and 218.82 is: 302.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.50 : 445.41 = 218.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.50/445.41 = 218.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.50x = 445.41 × 218.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.50x = 97,464.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,464.62/322.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.22

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