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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.84, 445.84 and 212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.84, 445.84 and 212.44 is: 293.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.84 : 445.84 = 212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.84/445.84 = 212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.84x = 445.84 × 212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.84x = 94,714.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,714.25/322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.38

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