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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.78, 445.32 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.78, 445.32 and 212.32 is: 292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.78 : 445.32 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.78/445.32 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.78x = 445.32 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.78x = 94,550.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,550.34/322.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.93

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