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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.15, 445.77 and 212.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.15, 445.77 and 212.73 is: 293.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.15 : 445.77 = 212.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.15/445.77 = 212.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.15x = 445.77 × 212.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.15x = 94,828.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,828.65/323.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.46

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