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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.79, 445.15 and 212.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.79, 445.15 and 212.37 is: 292.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.79 : 445.15 = 212.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.79/445.15 = 212.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.79x = 445.15 × 212.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.79x = 94,536.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,536.41/322.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.88

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