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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.92, 484.67 and 212.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.92, 484.67 and 212.93 is: 319.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.92 : 484.67 = 212.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.92/484.67 = 212.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.92x = 484.67 × 212.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.92x = 103,200.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,200.71/322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.58

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