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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.20, 456.36 and 212.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.20, 456.36 and 212.92 is: 319.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.20 : 456.36 = 212.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.20/456.36 = 212.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.20x = 456.36 × 212.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.20x = 97,168.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,168.17/304.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.42

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