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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.92, 464.40 and 213.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.92, 464.40 and 213.50 is: 319.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.92 : 464.40 = 213.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.92/464.40 = 213.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.92x = 464.40 × 213.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.92x = 99,149.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,149.40/309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.92

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