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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.62, 453.52 and 212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.62, 453.52 and 212.52 is: 293.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.62 : 453.52 = 212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.62/453.52 = 212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.62x = 453.52 × 212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.62x = 96,382.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,382.07/328.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.29

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