Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.40, 428 and 212.22
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 310.40, 428 and 212.22 is: 292.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310.40 : 428 = 212.22 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310.40/428 = 212.22/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310.40x = 428 × 212.22 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310.40x = 90,830.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,830.16/310.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292.62
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