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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.37, 428.29 and 212.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.37, 428.29 and 212.15 is: 292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.37 : 428.29 = 212.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.37/428.29 = 212.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.37x = 428.29 × 212.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.37x = 90,862.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,862.26/310.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.76

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