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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 422.04 and 212.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 422.04 and 212.74 is: 293.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 422.04 = 212.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/422.04 = 212.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 422.04 × 212.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 89,784.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,784.79/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.41

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