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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.52, 454.50 and 212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.52, 454.50 and 212.88 is: 293.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.52 : 454.50 = 212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.52/454.50 = 212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.52x = 454.50 × 212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.52x = 96,753.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,753.96/329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.62

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