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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.08, 445.72 and 212.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.08, 445.72 and 212.62 is: 293.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.08 : 445.72 = 212.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.08/445.72 = 212.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.08x = 445.72 × 212.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.08x = 94,768.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,768.99/323.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.33

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