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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.43, 428.32 and 212.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.43, 428.32 and 212.24 is: 292.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.43 : 428.32 = 212.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.43/428.32 = 212.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.43x = 428.32 × 212.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.43x = 90,906.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,906.64/310.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.84

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