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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.57, 453.66 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.57, 453.66 and 212.32 is: 293.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.57 : 453.66 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.57/453.66 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.57x = 453.66 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.57x = 96,321.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,321.09/328.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.15

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