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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.99, 445.50 and 212.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.99, 445.50 and 212.42 is: 293.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.99 : 445.50 = 212.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.99/445.50 = 212.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.99x = 445.50 × 212.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.99x = 94,634.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,634.22/322.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.00

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