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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.40, 422.10 and 312.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.40, 422.10 and 312.40 is: 422.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.40 : 422.10 = 312.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.40/422.10 = 312.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.40x = 422.10 × 312.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.40x = 131,864.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,864.04/312.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.10

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