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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.80, 453.51 and 212.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.80, 453.51 and 212.34 is: 292.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.80 : 453.51 = 212.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.80/453.51 = 212.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.80x = 453.51 × 212.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.80x = 96,298.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,298.31/328.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.88

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