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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.98, 445.79 and 212.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.98, 445.79 and 212.47 is: 293.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.98 : 445.79 = 212.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.98/445.79 = 212.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.98x = 445.79 × 212.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.98x = 94,713.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,713.71/322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.25

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