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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.30, 445.98 and 212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.30, 445.98 and 212.60 is: 293.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.30 : 445.98 = 212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.30/445.98 = 212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.30x = 445.98 × 212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.30x = 94,815.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,815.35/323.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.27

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