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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.80, 464.70 and 212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.80, 464.70 and 212.60 is: 318.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.80 : 464.70 = 212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.80/464.70 = 212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.80x = 464.70 × 212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.80x = 98,795.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,795.22/309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.90

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