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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.54, 421.77 and 212.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.54, 421.77 and 212.42 is: 293.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.54 : 421.77 = 212.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.54/421.77 = 212.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.54x = 421.77 × 212.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.54x = 89,592.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,592.38/305.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.23

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