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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.83, 445.38 and 212.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.83, 445.38 and 212.36 is: 292.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.83 : 445.38 = 212.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.83/445.38 = 212.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.83x = 445.38 × 212.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.83x = 94,580.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,580.90/322.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.97

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