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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.14, 454.18 and 212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.14, 454.18 and 212.76 is: 293.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.14 : 454.18 = 212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.14/454.18 = 212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.14x = 454.18 × 212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.14x = 96,631.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,631.34/329.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.59

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