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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.58, 445.23 and 211.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.58, 445.23 and 211.85 is: 292.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.58 : 445.23 = 211.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.58/445.23 = 211.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.58x = 445.23 × 211.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.58x = 94,321.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,321.98/322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.40

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