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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.84, 453.86 and 212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.84, 453.86 and 212.44 is: 293.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.84 : 453.86 = 212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.84/453.86 = 212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.84x = 453.86 × 212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.84x = 96,418.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,418.02/328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.21

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