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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.65, 444.87 and 212.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.65, 444.87 and 212.07 is: 292.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.65 : 444.87 = 212.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.65/444.87 = 212.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.65x = 444.87 × 212.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.65x = 94,343.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,343.58/322.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.40

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