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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.17, 428.10 and 211.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.17, 428.10 and 211.86 is: 292.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.17 : 428.10 = 211.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.17/428.10 = 211.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.17x = 428.10 × 211.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.17x = 90,697.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,697.27/310.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.41

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