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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.12, 444.89 and 212.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.12, 444.89 and 212.09 is: 292.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.12 : 444.89 = 212.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.12/444.89 = 212.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.12x = 444.89 × 212.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.12x = 94,355.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,355.03/322.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.92

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