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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.14, 465.42 and 213.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.14, 465.42 and 213.78 is: 320.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.14 : 465.42 = 213.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.14/465.42 = 213.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.14x = 465.42 × 213.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.14x = 99,497.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,497.49/310.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.81

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