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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.34, 446.58 and 213.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.34, 446.58 and 213.31 is: 294.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.34 : 446.58 = 213.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.34/446.58 = 213.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.34x = 446.58 × 213.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.34x = 95,259.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,259.98/323.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.61

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