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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.08, 463.84 and 212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.08, 463.84 and 212.52 is: 319.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.08 : 463.84 = 212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.08/463.84 = 212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.08x = 463.84 × 212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.08x = 98,575.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,575.28/308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.97

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