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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.21, 445.94 and 212.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.21, 445.94 and 212.72 is: 293.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.21 : 445.94 = 212.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.21/445.94 = 212.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.21x = 445.94 × 212.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.21x = 94,860.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,860.36/323.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.49

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