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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.64, 445.16 and 218.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.64, 445.16 and 218.96 is: 302.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.64 : 445.16 = 218.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.64/445.16 = 218.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.64x = 445.16 × 218.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.64x = 97,472.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,472.23/322.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.11

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