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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.42, 427.89 and 212.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.42, 427.89 and 212.14 is: 292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.42 : 427.89 = 212.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.42/427.89 = 212.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.42x = 427.89 × 212.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.42x = 90,772.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,772.58/310.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.42

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