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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.40, 462.06 and 212.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.40, 462.06 and 212.01 is: 317.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.40 : 462.06 = 212.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.40/462.06 = 212.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.40x = 462.06 × 212.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.40x = 97,961.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,961.34/308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.64

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