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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.64, 464.61 and 213.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.64, 464.61 and 213.25 is: 319.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.64 : 464.61 = 213.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.64/464.61 = 213.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.64x = 464.61 × 213.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.64x = 99,078.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,078.08/309.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.98

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