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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.73, 428.40 and 212.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.73, 428.40 and 212.31 is: 292.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.73 : 428.40 = 212.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.73/428.40 = 212.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.73x = 428.40 × 212.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.73x = 90,953.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,953.60/310.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.71

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