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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.85, 445.66 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.85, 445.66 and 218.24 is: 301.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.85 : 445.66 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.85/445.66 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.85x = 445.66 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.85x = 97,260.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,260.84/322.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.26

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