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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.71, 444.87 and 212.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.71, 444.87 and 212.00 is: 292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.71 : 444.87 = 212.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.71/444.87 = 212.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.71x = 444.87 × 212.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.71x = 94,310.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,310.22/322.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.24

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