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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.61, 445.15 and 211.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.61, 445.15 and 211.87 is: 292.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.61 : 445.15 = 211.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.61/445.15 = 211.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.61x = 445.15 × 211.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.61x = 94,312.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,312.29/322.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.35

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