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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.10, 429.48 and 212.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.10, 429.48 and 212.04 is: 292.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.10 : 429.48 = 212.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.10/429.48 = 212.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.10x = 429.48 × 212.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.10x = 91,067.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,067.73/311.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.73

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