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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.76, 445.65 and 212.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.76, 445.65 and 212.51 is: 293.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.76 : 445.65 = 212.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.76/445.65 = 212.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.76x = 445.65 × 212.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.76x = 94,705.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,705.08/322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.42

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