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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.07, 422.25 and 212.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.07, 422.25 and 212.89 is: 293.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.07 : 422.25 = 212.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.07/422.25 = 212.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.07x = 422.25 × 212.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.07x = 89,891.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,891.75/306.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.70

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