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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.42, 453.38 and 212.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.42, 453.38 and 212.05 is: 292.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.42 : 453.38 = 212.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.42/453.38 = 212.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.42x = 453.38 × 212.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.42x = 96,139.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,139.23/328.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.73

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