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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.11, 465.71 and 213.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.11, 465.71 and 213.99 is: 321.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.11 : 465.71 = 213.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.11/465.71 = 213.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.11x = 465.71 × 213.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.11x = 99,656.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,656.21/310.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.36

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