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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.34, 452.85 and 210.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.34, 452.85 and 210.21 is: 289.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.34 : 452.85 = 210.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.34/452.85 = 210.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.34x = 452.85 × 210.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.34x = 95,193.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,193.60/328.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.93

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