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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.28, 428.37 and 212.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.28, 428.37 and 212.18 is: 292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.28 : 428.37 = 212.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.28/428.37 = 212.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.28x = 428.37 × 212.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.28x = 90,891.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,891.55/310.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.93

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