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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.02, 445.78 and 212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.02, 445.78 and 212.80 is: 293.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.02 : 445.78 = 212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.02/445.78 = 212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.02x = 445.78 × 212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.02x = 94,861.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,861.98/323.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.67

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