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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.70, 445.01 and 217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.70, 445.01 and 217.80 is: 300.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.70 : 445.01 = 217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.70/445.01 = 217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.70x = 445.01 × 217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.70x = 96,923.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,923.72/322.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.36

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