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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.84, 453.62 and 212.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.84, 453.62 and 212.36 is: 292.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.84 : 453.62 = 212.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.84/453.62 = 212.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.84x = 453.62 × 212.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.84x = 96,330.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,330.74/328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.94

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