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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.55, 420.92 and 212.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.55, 420.92 and 212.13 is: 292.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.55 : 420.92 = 212.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.55/420.92 = 212.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.55x = 420.92 × 212.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.55x = 89,288.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,288.70/305.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.22

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