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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.18, 446.12 and 212.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.18, 446.12 and 212.87 is: 293.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.18 : 446.12 = 212.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.18/446.12 = 212.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.18x = 446.12 × 212.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.18x = 94,965.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,965.56/323.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.85

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