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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.21, 428.13 and 211.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.21, 428.13 and 211.93 is: 292.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.21 : 428.13 = 211.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.21/428.13 = 211.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.21x = 428.13 × 211.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.21x = 90,733.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,733.59/310.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.49

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