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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.97, 445.72 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.97, 445.72 and 218.08 is: 300.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.97 : 445.72 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.97/445.72 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.97x = 445.72 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.97x = 97,200.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,200.39/322.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.96

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