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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.66, 428.74 and 211.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.66, 428.74 and 211.30 is: 291.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.66 : 428.74 = 211.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.66/428.74 = 211.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.66x = 428.74 × 211.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.66x = 90,593.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,593.56/310.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.61

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