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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.63, 445.34 and 217.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.63, 445.34 and 217.65 is: 300.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.63 : 445.34 = 217.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.63/445.34 = 217.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.63x = 445.34 × 217.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.63x = 96,929.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,929.91/322.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.43

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