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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.56, 435.54 and 212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.56, 435.54 and 212 is: 292.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.56 : 435.54 = 212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.56/435.54 = 212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.56x = 435.54 × 212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.56x = 92,334.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,334.48/315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.61

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