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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.98, 463.38 and 212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.98, 463.38 and 212.50 is: 318.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.98 : 463.38 = 212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.98/463.38 = 212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.98x = 463.38 × 212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.98x = 98,468.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,468.25/308.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.69

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