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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.40, 462.12 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.40, 462.12 and 212.16 is: 317.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.40 : 462.12 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.40/462.12 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.40x = 462.12 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.40x = 98,043.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,043.38/308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.91

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