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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.15, 420.93 and 211.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.15, 420.93 and 211.95 is: 292.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.15 : 420.93 = 211.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.15/420.93 = 211.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.15x = 420.93 × 211.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.15x = 89,216.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,216.11/305.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.37

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