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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.20, 427.68 and 211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.20, 427.68 and 211.80 is: 292.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.20 : 427.68 = 211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.20/427.68 = 211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.20x = 427.68 × 211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.20x = 90,582.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,582.62/310.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.01

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