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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.06, 428.39 and 212.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.06, 428.39 and 212.05 is: 292.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.06 : 428.39 = 212.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.06/428.39 = 212.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.06x = 428.39 × 212.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.06x = 90,840.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,840.10/310.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.98

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