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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.56, 453.12 and 212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.56, 453.12 and 212 is: 292.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.56 : 453.12 = 212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.56/453.12 = 212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.56x = 453.12 × 212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.56x = 96,061.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,061.44/328.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.37

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