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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.03, 428.09 and 212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.03, 428.09 and 212.02 is: 292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.03 : 428.09 = 212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.03/428.09 = 212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.03x = 428.09 × 212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.03x = 90,761.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,761.51/310.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.75

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