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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.34, 427.86 and 211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.34, 427.86 and 211.92 is: 292.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.34 : 427.86 = 211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.34/427.86 = 211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.34x = 427.86 × 211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.34x = 90,673.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,673.50/310.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.18

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