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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.43, 446.38 and 213.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.43, 446.38 and 213.13 is: 294.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.43 : 446.38 = 213.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.43/446.38 = 213.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.43x = 446.38 × 213.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.43x = 95,136.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,136.97/323.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.15

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