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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.23, 428.00 and 216.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.23, 428.00 and 216.95 is: 299.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.23 : 428.00 = 216.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.23/428.00 = 216.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.23x = 428.00 × 216.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.23x = 92,851.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,851.38/310.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.30

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