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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.92, 446.96 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.92, 446.96 and 213.44 is: 294.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.92 : 446.96 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.92/446.96 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.92x = 446.96 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.92x = 95,399.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,399.14/323.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.51

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