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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.21, 482.12 and 292.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.21, 482.12 and 292.07 is: 435.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.21 : 482.12 = 292.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.21/482.12 = 292.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.21x = 482.12 × 292.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.21x = 140,810.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,810.38/323.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.66

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