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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.56, 445.44 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.56, 445.44 and 218.88 is: 302.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.56 : 445.44 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.56/445.44 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.56x = 445.44 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.56x = 97,497.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,497.91/322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.26

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