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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310, 428.16 and 211.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310, 428.16 and 211.59 is: 292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310 : 428.16 = 211.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310/428.16 = 211.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310x = 428.16 × 211.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310x = 90,594.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,594.37/310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.24

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