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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.63, 446.82 and 213.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.63, 446.82 and 213.32 is: 294.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.63 : 446.82 = 213.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.63/446.82 = 213.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.63x = 446.82 × 213.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.63x = 95,313.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,313.41/323.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.52

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