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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325, 448.36 and 212.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325, 448.36 and 212.93 is: 293.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325 : 448.36 = 212.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325/448.36 = 212.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325x = 448.36 × 212.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325x = 95,469.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,469.29/325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.75

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