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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.88, 453.84 and 212.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.88, 453.84 and 212.48 is: 293.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.88 : 453.84 = 212.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.88/453.84 = 212.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.88x = 453.84 × 212.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.88x = 96,431.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,431.92/328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.21

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