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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.06, 445.89 and 212.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.06, 445.89 and 212.54 is: 293.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.06 : 445.89 = 212.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.06/445.89 = 212.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.06x = 445.89 × 212.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.06x = 94,768.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,768.40/323.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.35

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