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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.37, 428.46 and 212.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.37, 428.46 and 212.63 is: 293.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.37 : 428.46 = 212.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.37/428.46 = 212.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.37x = 428.46 × 212.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.37x = 91,103.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,103.45/310.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.53

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