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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.40, 428.47 and 211.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.40, 428.47 and 211.33 is: 291.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.40 : 428.47 = 211.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.40/428.47 = 211.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.40x = 428.47 × 211.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.40x = 90,548.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,548.57/310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.72

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