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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.03, 464.18 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.03, 464.18 and 212.32 is: 317.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.03 : 464.18 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.03/464.18 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.03x = 464.18 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.03x = 98,555.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,555.41/310.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.89

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