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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.36, 445.92 and 212.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.36, 445.92 and 212.72 is: 293.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.36 : 445.92 = 212.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.36/445.92 = 212.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.36x = 445.92 × 212.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.36x = 94,856.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,856.10/323.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.35

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