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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.34, 445.03 and 212.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.34, 445.03 and 212.00 is: 292.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.34 : 445.03 = 212.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.34/445.03 = 212.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.34x = 445.03 × 212.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.34x = 94,346.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,346.07/322.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.69

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