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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.80, 429.06 and 212.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.80, 429.06 and 212.70 is: 293.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.80 : 429.06 = 212.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.80/429.06 = 212.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.80x = 429.06 × 212.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.80x = 91,261.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,261.06/310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.63

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