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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.33, 446.26 and 212.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.33, 446.26 and 212.81 is: 293.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.33 : 446.26 = 212.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.33/446.26 = 212.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.33x = 446.26 × 212.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.33x = 94,968.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,968.74/323.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.73

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