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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.62, 445.06 and 217.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.62, 445.06 and 217.57 is: 300.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.62 : 445.06 = 217.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.62/445.06 = 217.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.62x = 445.06 × 217.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.62x = 96,831.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,831.70/322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.14

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