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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.86, 445.14 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.86, 445.14 and 212.16 is: 292.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.86 : 445.14 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.86/445.14 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.86x = 445.14 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.86x = 94,440.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,440.90/322.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.51

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