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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.94, 445.63 and 212.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.94, 445.63 and 212.24 is: 292.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.94 : 445.63 = 212.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.94/445.63 = 212.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.94x = 445.63 × 212.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.94x = 94,580.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,580.51/322.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.87

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