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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.56, 465.22 and 213.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.56, 465.22 and 213.04 is: 319.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.56 : 465.22 = 213.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.56/465.22 = 213.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.56x = 465.22 × 213.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.56x = 99,110.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,110.47/310.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.13

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