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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.28, 446.64 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.28, 446.64 and 213.12 is: 294.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.28 : 446.64 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.28/446.64 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.28x = 446.64 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.28x = 95,187.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,187.92/323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.44

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