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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.84, 428.82 and 212.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.84, 428.82 and 212.56 is: 293.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.84 : 428.82 = 212.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.84/428.82 = 212.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.84x = 428.82 × 212.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.84x = 91,149.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,149.98/310.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.24

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