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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.94, 464.04 and 212.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.94, 464.04 and 212.23 is: 317.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.94 : 464.04 = 212.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.94/464.04 = 212.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.94x = 464.04 × 212.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.94x = 98,482.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,482.05/309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.75

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