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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.34, 446.07 and 212.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.34, 446.07 and 212.86 is: 293.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.34 : 446.07 = 212.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.34/446.07 = 212.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.34x = 446.07 × 212.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.34x = 94,950.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,950.46/323.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.66

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