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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.64, 463.11 and 212.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.64, 463.11 and 212.25 is: 318.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.64 : 463.11 = 212.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.64/463.11 = 212.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.64x = 463.11 × 212.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.64x = 98,295.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,295.10/308.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.48

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