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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.64, 453.48 and 212.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.64, 453.48 and 212.12 is: 292.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.64 : 453.48 = 212.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.64/453.48 = 212.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.64x = 453.48 × 212.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.64x = 96,192.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,192.18/328.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.70

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