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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.26, 444.75 and 212.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.26, 444.75 and 212.04 is: 292.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.26 : 444.75 = 212.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.26/444.75 = 212.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.26x = 444.75 × 212.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.26x = 94,304.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,304.79/322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.64

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