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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.34, 454.23 and 212.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.34, 454.23 and 212.70 is: 293.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.34 : 454.23 = 212.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.34/454.23 = 212.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.34x = 454.23 × 212.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.34x = 96,614.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,614.72/329.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.36

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