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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.33, 421.52 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.33, 421.52 and 212.16 is: 292.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.33 : 421.52 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.33/421.52 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.33x = 421.52 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.33x = 89,428.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,428.11/305.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.89

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