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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.27, 431.01 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.27, 431.01 and 212.64 is: 293.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.27 : 431.01 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.27/431.01 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.27x = 431.01 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.27x = 91,648.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,648.35/312.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.49

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