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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.57, 421.20 and 212.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.57, 421.20 and 212.42 is: 292.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.57 : 421.20 = 212.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.57/421.20 = 212.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.57x = 421.20 × 212.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.57x = 89,472.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,472.36/305.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.80

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