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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.59, 445.41 and 212.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.59, 445.41 and 212.39 is: 293.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.59 : 445.41 = 212.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.59/445.41 = 212.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.59x = 445.41 × 212.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.59x = 94,598.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,598.40/322.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.25

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