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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.10, 464.70 and 212.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.10, 464.70 and 212.54 is: 318.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.10 : 464.70 = 212.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.10/464.70 = 212.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.10x = 464.70 × 212.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.10x = 98,767.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,767.34/310.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.50

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