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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.40, 428.02 and 211.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.40, 428.02 and 211.96 is: 292.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.40 : 428.02 = 211.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.40/428.02 = 211.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.40x = 428.02 × 211.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.40x = 90,723.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,723.12/310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.28

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