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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.12, 454.11 and 212.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.12, 454.11 and 212.66 is: 293.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.12 : 454.11 = 212.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.12/454.11 = 212.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.12x = 454.11 × 212.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.12x = 96,571.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,571.03/329.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.42

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