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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.01, 430.43 and 212.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.01, 430.43 and 212.30 is: 292.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.01 : 430.43 = 212.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.01/430.43 = 212.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.01x = 430.43 × 212.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.01x = 91,380.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,380.29/312.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.88

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