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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.14, 465.39 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.14, 465.39 and 213.75 is: 320.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.14 : 465.39 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.14/465.39 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.14x = 465.39 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.14x = 99,477.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,477.11/310.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.75

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