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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.26, 462.90 and 212.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.26, 462.90 and 212.78 is: 318.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.26 : 462.90 = 212.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.26/462.90 = 212.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.26x = 462.90 × 212.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.26x = 98,495.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,495.86/309.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.49

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