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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.03, 422.12 and 212.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.03, 422.12 and 212.79 is: 293.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.03 : 422.12 = 212.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.03/422.12 = 212.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.03x = 422.12 × 212.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.03x = 89,821.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,821.85/306.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.51

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