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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.40, 445.90 and 212.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.40, 445.90 and 212.84 is: 293.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.40 : 445.90 = 212.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.40/445.90 = 212.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.40x = 445.90 × 212.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.40x = 94,905.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,905.36/323.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.46

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