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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.62, 421.50 and 212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.62, 421.50 and 212.50 is: 293.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.62 : 421.50 = 212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.62/421.50 = 212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.62x = 421.50 × 212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.62x = 89,568.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,568.75/305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.07

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