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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.19, 464.67 and 212.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.19, 464.67 and 212.45 is: 318.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.19 : 464.67 = 212.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.19/464.67 = 212.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.19x = 464.67 × 212.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.19x = 98,719.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,719.14/310.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.25

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