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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.77, 444.99 and 212.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.77, 444.99 and 212.07 is: 292.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.77 : 444.99 = 212.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.77/444.99 = 212.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.77x = 444.99 × 212.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.77x = 94,369.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,369.03/322.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.37

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