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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.68, 457.66 and 212.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.68, 457.66 and 212.94 is: 318.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.68 : 457.66 = 212.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.68/457.66 = 212.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.68x = 457.66 × 212.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.68x = 97,454.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,454.12/305.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.81

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