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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.44, 453.16 and 212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.44, 453.16 and 212.08 is: 292.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.44 : 453.16 = 212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.44/453.16 = 212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.44x = 453.16 × 212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.44x = 96,106.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,106.17/328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.61

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