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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.25, 453.19 and 212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.25, 453.19 and 212.02 is: 292.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.25 : 453.19 = 212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.25/453.19 = 212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.25x = 453.19 × 212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.25x = 96,085.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,085.34/328.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.72

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