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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.74, 453.88 and 212.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.74, 453.88 and 212.38 is: 293.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.74 : 453.88 = 212.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.74/453.88 = 212.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.74x = 453.88 × 212.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.74x = 96,395.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,395.03/328.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.23

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