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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.65, 464.90 and 214.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.65, 464.90 and 214.53 is: 321.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.65 : 464.90 = 214.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.65/464.90 = 214.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.65x = 464.90 × 214.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.65x = 99,733.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,733.92/310.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.05

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