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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.91, 429.03 and 212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.91, 429.03 and 212.49 is: 293.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.91 : 429.03 = 212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.91/429.03 = 212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.91x = 429.03 × 212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.91x = 91,164.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,164.58/310.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.22

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