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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.36, 463.44 and 212.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.36, 463.44 and 212.84 is: 319.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.36 : 463.44 = 212.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.36/463.44 = 212.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.36x = 463.44 × 212.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.36x = 98,638.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,638.57/308.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.88

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