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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.89, 445.32 and 212.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.89, 445.32 and 212.28 is: 292.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.89 : 445.32 = 212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.89/445.32 = 212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.89x = 445.32 × 212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.89x = 94,532.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,532.53/322.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.77

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