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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.85, 446.90 and 211.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.85, 446.90 and 211.85 is: 292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.85 : 446.90 = 211.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.85/446.90 = 211.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.85x = 446.90 × 211.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.85x = 94,672.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,672.47/323.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.33

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