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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.62, 421.79 and 212.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.62, 421.79 and 212.34 is: 293.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.62 : 421.79 = 212.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.62/421.79 = 212.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.62x = 421.79 × 212.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.62x = 89,562.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,562.89/305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.05

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