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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.95, 455.39 and 212.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.95, 455.39 and 212.07 is: 292.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.95 : 455.39 = 212.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.95/455.39 = 212.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.95x = 455.39 × 212.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.95x = 96,574.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,574.29/329.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.69

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