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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.93, 447.23 and 213.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.93, 447.23 and 213.59 is: 294.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.93 : 447.23 = 213.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.93/447.23 = 213.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.93x = 447.23 × 213.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.93x = 95,520.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,520.55/323.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.88

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