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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.15, 464.68 and 213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.15, 464.68 and 213.76 is: 320.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.15 : 464.68 = 213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.15/464.68 = 213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.15x = 464.68 × 213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.15x = 99,330.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,330.00/310.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.26

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