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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.41, 444.92 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.41, 444.92 and 212.16 is: 292.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.41 : 444.92 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.41/444.92 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.41x = 444.92 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.41x = 94,393.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,393.17/322.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.77

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