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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.58, 445.26 and 218.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.58, 445.26 and 218.02 is: 300.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.58 : 445.26 = 218.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.58/445.26 = 218.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.58x = 445.26 × 218.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.58x = 97,073.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,073.95/322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.93

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