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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.02, 430.25 and 212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.02, 430.25 and 212.50 is: 293.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.02 : 430.25 = 212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.02/430.25 = 212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.02x = 430.25 × 212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.02x = 91,428.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,428.13/312.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.02

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