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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.40, 453.28 and 212.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.40, 453.28 and 212.04 is: 292.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.40 : 453.28 = 212.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.40/453.28 = 212.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.40x = 453.28 × 212.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.40x = 96,113.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,113.49/328.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.67

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