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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.88, 445.50 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.88, 445.50 and 217.98 is: 300.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.88 : 445.50 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.88/445.50 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.88x = 445.50 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.88x = 97,110.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,110.09/322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.77

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