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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.56, 462.96 and 212.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.56, 462.96 and 212.56 is: 318.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.56 : 462.96 = 212.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.56/462.96 = 212.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.56x = 462.96 × 212.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.56x = 98,406.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,406.78/308.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.92

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