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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.92, 445.52 and 217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.92, 445.52 and 217.82 is: 300.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.92 : 445.52 = 217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.92/445.52 = 217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.92x = 445.52 × 217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.92x = 97,043.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,043.17/322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.52

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