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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.84, 453.81 and 212.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.84, 453.81 and 212.38 is: 293.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.84 : 453.81 = 212.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.84/453.81 = 212.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.84x = 453.81 × 212.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.84x = 96,380.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,380.17/328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.09

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