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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.88, 445.34 and 212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.88, 445.34 and 212.44 is: 293.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.88 : 445.34 = 212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.88/445.34 = 212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.88x = 445.34 × 212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.88x = 94,608.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,608.03/322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.01

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