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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.17, 465.39 and 214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.17, 465.39 and 214.14 is: 321.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.17 : 465.39 = 214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.17/465.39 = 214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.17x = 465.39 × 214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.17x = 99,658.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,658.61/310.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.30

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