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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.94, 465 and 212.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.94, 465 and 212.84 is: 319.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.94 : 465 = 212.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.94/465 = 212.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.94x = 465 × 212.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.94x = 98,970.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,970.60/309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.32

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