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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.82, 445.84 and 218.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.82, 445.84 and 218.38 is: 301.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.82 : 445.84 = 218.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.82/445.84 = 218.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.82x = 445.84 × 218.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.82x = 97,362.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,362.54/322.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.60

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