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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.77, 453.69 and 212.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.77, 453.69 and 212.33 is: 293.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.77 : 453.69 = 212.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.77/453.69 = 212.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.77x = 453.69 × 212.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.77x = 96,333.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,333.13/328.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.01

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