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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.46, 421.73 and 212.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.46, 421.73 and 212.17 is: 292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.46 : 421.73 = 212.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.46/421.73 = 212.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.46x = 421.73 × 212.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.46x = 89,478.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,478.45/305.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.93

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