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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.71, 465.81 and 212.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.71, 465.81 and 212.94 is: 319.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.71 : 465.81 = 212.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.71/465.81 = 212.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.71x = 465.81 × 212.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.71x = 99,189.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,189.58/310.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.24

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