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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.12, 423.86 and 213.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.12, 423.86 and 213.84 is: 295.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.12 : 423.86 = 213.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.12/423.86 = 213.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.12x = 423.86 × 213.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.12x = 90,638.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,638.22/307.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.12

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