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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.12, 427.89 and 211.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.12, 427.89 and 211.72 is: 292.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.12 : 427.89 = 211.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.12/427.89 = 211.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.12x = 427.89 × 211.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.12x = 90,592.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,592.87/310.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.12

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