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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.52, 428.60 and 212.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.52, 428.60 and 212.26 is: 292.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.52 : 428.60 = 212.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.52/428.60 = 212.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.52x = 428.60 × 212.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.52x = 90,974.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,974.64/310.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.98

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