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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.10, 429.12 and 212.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.10, 429.12 and 212.66 is: 293.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.10 : 429.12 = 212.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.10/429.12 = 212.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.10x = 429.12 × 212.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.10x = 91,256.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,256.66/311.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.34

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