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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.92, 462.48 and 212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.92, 462.48 and 212.44 is: 318.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.92 : 462.48 = 212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.92/462.48 = 212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.92x = 462.48 × 212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.92x = 98,249.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,249.25/308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.04

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