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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.85, 445.29 and 210.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.85, 445.29 and 210.98 is: 290.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.85 : 445.29 = 210.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.85/445.29 = 210.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.85x = 445.29 × 210.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.85x = 93,947.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,947.28/322.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.99

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