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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.84, 445.89 and 212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.84, 445.89 and 212.80 is: 293.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.84 : 445.89 = 212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.84/445.89 = 212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.84x = 445.89 × 212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.84x = 94,885.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,885.39/322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.91

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