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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.60, 428.66 and 212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.60, 428.66 and 212.52 is: 293.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.60 : 428.66 = 212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.60/428.66 = 212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.60x = 428.66 × 212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.60x = 91,098.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,098.82/310.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.30

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