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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.28, 429.28 and 212.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.28, 429.28 and 212.84 is: 293.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.28 : 429.28 = 212.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.28/429.28 = 212.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.28x = 429.28 × 212.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.28x = 91,367.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,367.96/311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.52

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