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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.63, 453.80 and 212.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.63, 453.80 and 212.39 is: 293.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.63 : 453.80 = 212.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.63/453.80 = 212.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.63x = 453.80 × 212.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.63x = 96,382.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,382.58/328.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.29

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