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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.87, 436.04 and 212.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.87, 436.04 and 212.43 is: 293.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.87 : 436.04 = 212.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.87/436.04 = 212.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.87x = 436.04 × 212.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.87x = 92,626.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,626.92/315.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.24

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