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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.26, 441.49 and 212.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.26, 441.49 and 212.28 is: 292.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.26 : 441.49 = 212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.26/441.49 = 212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.26x = 441.49 × 212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.26x = 93,718.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,718.44/320.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.64

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