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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.11, 456.88 and 212.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.11, 456.88 and 212.84 is: 318.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.11 : 456.88 = 212.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.11/456.88 = 212.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.11x = 456.88 × 212.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.11x = 97,242.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,242.95/305.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.72

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