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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.68, 464.46 and 212.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.68, 464.46 and 212.12 is: 318.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.68 : 464.46 = 212.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.68/464.46 = 212.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.68x = 464.46 × 212.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.68x = 98,521.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,521.26/309.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.14

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